Comments on: First Impressions Matter: Effective Front Pages

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By: Lisa Norman

Lisa Norman — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 22:39:45 +0000

Thanks so much for this post, Kris. I have a list that I refer to about what goes where in a book, and it is surprising how often we get to the publication phase and none of this is ready! Currently I'm writing in World Anvil and generally use InDesign to put together the final product, although I'm experimenting with Atticus. My current WIP is stuck in eternal editing. I'll get past that stage, eventually!

By: Denise

Denise — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 06:31:30 +0000

Great and useful information. Thanks.

By: Jenny Hansen

Jenny Hansen — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 04:05:12 +0000

In reply to Kris. And all of us with indie publishing in our futures thank you!

By: Kris

Kris — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 21:40:54 +0000

In reply to Jenny Hansen. Thanks, Jenny! I wish I had had this simple list with previous projects. Now I can share it here and maybe help other writers.

By: Kris

Kris — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 21:38:56 +0000

In reply to Lynette M Burrows. Vellum is a really great tool. I use it for some of my work too, but I still wanted to know what exactly went into each part of those book elements. If it's on sale- writers might want to get it. It's so helpful for formatting a book interior. They have useful guides to troubleshoot common formatting issues.

By: Kris

Kris — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 21:34:15 +0000

In reply to Nancy Bowden. Fantastic, Nancy! I'm happy that my somewhat stressful experience can be helpful for others. And congratulations on wrapping up your book. What's your book about? (if you want to short it out here.) :)

By: Jenny Hansen

Jenny Hansen — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 19:55:52 +0000

This post is massively helpful, Kris. Many thanks!!

By: Lynette M Burrows

Lynette M Burrows — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:03:01 +0000

Great information, Kris. Wish I had had this information when I started self-publishing. Now I use Vellum to help format my books. (It's on sale now!) But I'm not close to needing formatting with my current WIP. I'm slogging through the first draft. I'll get there but not as quickly as I'd hoped.

By: Nancy Bowden

Nancy Bowden — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 15:17:00 +0000

This was helpful! Just what I need to know as I wind down the revision process and gear up to publish. I’ll use this as a check list! Thank you!