So, almost done with my edits for Leafkin. I still haven't received two stories, which is worrisome, but if worse comes to worse I can start the formatting and stick those in when they are finished. I'm still nervous about the formatting process. InDesign is a big, scary program.
I think for the actual publishing we're going to go with Lulu. Last year we paid for the printing and then took the project to the local bindery. That process appeals me because it involves local businesses in what is essentially local art. I liked the 'grass-roots' feeling of it all. But a place like Lulu has definite advantages. For one, you can get an ISBN, which we didn't have last year, (Unfortunately we miss out on the free ISBN because we're using a custom cover and not their 'cover service'.) and a spot on Amazon.com. It's a bit more expensive than our process last year but not too terribly much so.
This whole thing has my nerves tied up in a knot. I'll be glad when it's over and I won't have to think about it for another six months, until it starts all over again
I'm curious about the cover art. :D
ReplyDeleteHow goes the formatting? It seemed to me that the stories might come to fewer than 200 pages, which would be cheaper. :P
ReplyDeletewe haven't quite decided on the cover art yet but I've seen two of the options and they both look good :D Once we get the cover designed I might post it here
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