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  • A Translation for the Quarantimes

    I’m working on a translation of Une Voyage autour ma Chambre (A Voyage Around My Room), by Xavier de Maistre, from French to English. He was confined to his room for 42 days in the 1790s as a punishment for dueling, so this is a perfect project for these quarantimes.  It includes his thoughts on the soul, his…

  • How to Make a Book Step 7: Book Marketing

    In this eight-part series, I’ll walk you through the creation of a book using the next release from Practical Fox as an example. As I do the steps to make Life Among the Paiutes, I’ll write about it! You can start with Step 1. Ah, book marketing. There are so many ways to do it, and so many…

  • How to Make a Book Step 6: Do the Details

    Your book is now a little like Pinocchio, who waited to become a real boy. You’ve got edited text, a nicely designed interior, and an eye-catching cover. Now it’s time for your project to become a real book. And that means doing all the little details that make it happen.

  • How to Make a Book Step 5: Make a Cover

    In this eight-part series, I’ll walk you through the creation of a book using the next release from Practical Fox as an example. As I do the steps to make Life Among the Paiutes, I’ll write about it! You can start with Step 1. Okay, you’ve got the text, edited it, and designed the interior. Now comes the…

  • How to Make a Book Step 4: Book Design

    In this eight-part series, I’ll walk you through the creation of a book using the next release from Practical Fox as an example. As I do the steps to make Life Among the Paiutes, I’ll write about it! You can start with Step 1. If you are traditionally published, all of the book design will…

  • How to Make a Book Step 3: Book Editing

    In this eight-part series, I’ll walk you through the creation of a book using the next release from Practical Fox as an example. As I do the steps to make Life Among the Paiutes, I’ll write about it! First, let’s deal with one of the most pressing questions on book Twitter: Do you need a…

  • How to Make a Book Step 2: Set a Publication Date

    In this eight-part series, I’ll walk you through the creation of a book using the next release from Practical Fox as an example. As I do the steps to make Life Among the Paiutes, I’ll write about it! Start with Step 1 here. You’ve written your text, or picked a public domain text, or bought…

  • How to Make a Book Step 1: Get Yourself Some Text

    In this eight-part series, I’ll walk you through the creation of a book using the next release from Practical Fox as an example. As I do the steps to make Life Among the Paiutes, I’ll write about it! The most basic thing every book needs is some text. Some words on some pages, whether they’re…

  • Freelance Perks: Serious Time Off

    Here is what it is like to be a mid-career freelance editor and writer. After building up subject expertise and reliable contacts and great clients, I get to take a month off. Like, a whole month. This month, to be exact. How I Planned It In the spring, Mr. KHG and I discussed taking time…

  • Skull and Sidecar: Where Did Those Characters Come From?

    If you’ve read my novel Skull and Sidecar, or even if you’ve only read its description, you might be wondering, What the hell kind of name is Gunn Flagely? And where did Nell Kelly come from? Well, wonder no more, friends!  Gunn Flagely A couple of years ago, I was on the phone with my…