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Nathan Slake's avatar

Exciting stuff, Claudia! Congrats and good luck getting it all finalised.

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Claudia Befu's avatar

Thanks, Nathan. I’m very excited but also nervous but also excited… 😅

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Alexander Ipfelkofer's avatar

Congratulations, Claudia! 4 weeks will fly by with a million things to prepare! :) Good luck!

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Claudia Befu's avatar

Thank you, Alexander. And congrats on your own release! Big achievement. 👏

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Brian Reindel 👾⚔️'s avatar

Don't forget to take a breath and celebrate even before it's published! What a massive accomplishment, Claudia. Congratulations and I'm ready to own a copy. 😁

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Claudia Befu's avatar

Thanks, Brian! And you’re right, I should celebrate every milestone along the way. I forget this way too often.

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Vanessa Glau's avatar

So exciting! Looking forward to exploring the published edition of your book too! (And hoping you'll write a little review about the journey, decisions, challenges etc. once it's out there.)

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Claudia Befu's avatar

Thanks, Vanessa! I’ll take some notes along the way and share. It’s a multi-step process with lots of things to prepare.

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Johnathan Reid's avatar

See you on the other side! (and following in your footsteps...)

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Claudia Befu's avatar

Oh, when will you publish?

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Johnathan Reid's avatar

I'm not sure yet, but certainly after yours. My first novel's serialisation concludes in one month. I need to find a cover designer within budget. There are obviously marketing steps to be planned.

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Claudia Befu's avatar

Yeah, there’s a quite a bit to do, I underestimated it.

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Johnathan Reid's avatar

There are a zillion guides, but I found this one very useful for those who want more streamlined process guidance, and not simple hand-holding for the software parts: https://bit.ly/selfpubabyss (opens Google doc)

ALLi offers a comprehensive 300 page pathway and services guide if you subscribe to them. There is also this online conference in October: https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/

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Shoni's avatar

Great news Claudia! I'm so excited to see how it all comes together. Enjoy this process!!

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Claudia Befu's avatar

Thank you, Shoni 💚! I can already say that the cover illustration is great. 😁

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Feasts and Fables's avatar

What a perfect reason to take a break. Congratulations

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Claudia Befu's avatar

Thank you 🤩! It took me a moment to realize this is not something to do on the side.

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Julie Gabrielli's avatar

Congratulations, Claudia! Best wishes on your publication venture.

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Claudia Befu's avatar

Thanks, Julie. Something new, I’m excited and a bit scattered because there’s so much to do! 😅

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Nick Buchheit's avatar

Congrats on the book! Take the deserved break and see it through to the finish line!

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Claudia Befu's avatar

Thanks, Nick! I wasted six weeks but now I’m on it.

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Nick Buchheit's avatar

Haha. I'm sure I've wasted more. So you're doing great!

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Claudia Befu's avatar

Good to know 🤣

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