As many of you know, I finished the first draft of my debut novel, Behind The Mask, on Thanksgiving morning 2013. Since then I've been working tirelessly on editing the manuscript to get it ready for publication. The most difficult part of the publishing process has been finding the right publishing relationship. As a first time author, I was confused as to which path was right for me. While the traditional publishing process offers many opportunities, it is a slow, arduous, path to publication. The first time author is also forced to give up many rights to a traditional publication company. The other end of the publication spectrum is self-publication. However, this path did not seem right for me because as a first time author I knew nothing of the process. As I struggled to find a balance between traditional and self-publication, I found the perfect solution . . . hybrid publishing also known as partnership publishing. Hybrid publishing encompasses the middle ground between tradition and self-publishing and is making huge strides in today's changing market. Hybrid publishing is a combination of self-publishing and traditional publishing that allows the author to retain creative control, keep most of the royalties, and still have access to the traditional trade retail distribution for the book. The trade-off is that the author is expected to promote and market themselves and their product. I've found an amazing hybrid publishing company who has agreed to act as a partner in my quest and help me navigate the industry. Wish Ink Creative Publishing is a full-service boutique agency for authors. They guide authors through the arduous publishing process by providing assistance with editing, book design, print-on-demand, offset printing, social media management, and proofreading.
Due to the inherent time demands required by hybrid publishing I have decided to launch Behind The Mask in the Spring of 2016. The book launch will coincide with my retirement from the FBI. As I leave my law enforcement career behind I'll begin my second career as an aspiring author. I'll keep everyone notified concerning details of the launch as the date approaches.
The next big event in the process will be the unveiling of my book cover. I've been working with the cover artist at Wish Ink and can't wait to see the finished product. This is going to be an amazing journey and I invite all my friends and family to come along with me for the adventure!
Due to the inherent time demands required by hybrid publishing I have decided to launch Behind The Mask in the Spring of 2016. The book launch will coincide with my retirement from the FBI. As I leave my law enforcement career behind I'll begin my second career as an aspiring author. I'll keep everyone notified concerning details of the launch as the date approaches.
The next big event in the process will be the unveiling of my book cover. I've been working with the cover artist at Wish Ink and can't wait to see the finished product. This is going to be an amazing journey and I invite all my friends and family to come along with me for the adventure!
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