In Search for a Copy Editor

Hello Everyone,

The next phase of my journey is to find a copy editor.  This looks to be one of the most expensive ventures in the process.  Searching and researching various websites have me concluding I will pay somewhere between $2000 and $2400 for a copy editor's services.  I am not prepared to pay that much.  I have friends, friends of friends, and God Almighty looking into finding me a charitable person willing to take my project pro bono with the promise to add their name to my Acknowledgement Page and a free copy of the book (hardcopy and digital).  In other words, I'm hoping for a miracle.

Of course I have a Plan B.  I signed up for kickstarter.com which is a website where people ask for donations for their various projects.  Also, I will construct a fund-raising letter to mail to people I know and businesses around my area.  Throughout this arduous process, I will try to maintain a positive attitude to attract what I need and not give up hope.  Wish me luck!!

Book Cover Completed

Hello Everyone,

Well, I received my finished product and I am pleased with the outcome.  Kevin over at All Ivy Writing Services did an amazing job with my order.  They were fast, accommodating, and thorough.  Go check them out @ www.aiwriting.com.  As a super-conscientious consumer, when I find a company that exceeds my expectations, they become like family. 

Without further ado, I present the future eBookcover for my YA novel, CODENAME FAIRY GODMOTHER:  REASSIGNED.  Chime in and let me know what you think about it!!

Adventures in Artist's Land, Part II

Hello everyone.

Exciting news today.  I received my modified artwork and was not disappointed.  To be able to witness my protagonist transform from a thought into an image is quite gratifying.  I emailed the artist for two more minor modifications.  Hopefully Agent Thunder will be ready to make her Internet debut soon!!

Intro

Hello,
My name is Tanjlisa Marie and I am an unpublished author.  While still in the beginning phases I thought it would be nice to share my adventure to help future unpublished authors. 

My young adult manuscript, Codename Fairy Godmother: Reassigned, was written in 2010.  While only taking 1 month to write, the other 23 were used for editing, editing, and yes, more editing.  My last editing session took the longest after deciding to change the viewpoint from first person to third. 

I researched the traditional methods of publishing:  entice an agent so he/she can entice a publisher in hopes that it will get published and become a best seller.  But after a friend sent me an article about eBooks, I've decided to go that route instead. 

This blog is sort of a public journal if you will.  I know in any field, advice or step-by-step instructions are useful.  Hopefully my documented journey will help future unpublished authors with their individual endeavors.