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So I decided to do the thing

10. June 201710. June 2017
by Cicilie

The self-publishing thing I mean. I’ve been toying with the idea of self-publishing one of my short stories via Smashwords for a while. Last week I decided to just got for it. Today, I published The Answer at the X!

I choose The Answer at the X for two reasons. One, it was already finished, and only needed some professional proofreading before it was ready. And two, it’s a story I could see an audience for. Besides, once I write some of those snippets and short stories I’ve got in my head that is set in that world, I can publish them as well. The shorter ones for free of course, and the longer once for a low price. None of this is about making money though, but as I’ve put money into publishing this, especially by getting a professional cover made, I couldn’t justify giving it away for free.

The first part of this story will remain on Wattpad, as a way to find new readers, and introduce this world to more people. In publishing this story, I’m not leaving Wattpad behind, but instead opening my eyes to even more opportunities.

In choosing Smashwords, I chose a service that seemed the best option for this kind of book. They provide a free ISBN, which I liked, and they also distribute books to a number of different markets around the world. They also have more format options than some others, which really appealed to me. I’ll probably do a follow-up post that offers a more in-depth view of how this all came to happen, but for now, I just wanted to share the news with you all.

That I did a thing.

I self-published a short story.

And I’m kinda scared shitless of how that’s going to turn out in the end.

Writing

‘The Answer at the X’ is now complete on…

14. July 2016
by Cicilie

I’ve posted the final parts of The Answer at the X to Wattpad, and with that, the story is complete. I’ll probably go back through it for spelling errors and such in a few days, once my eyes actually work well enough to find them all. Right now it’s too fresh in my head for my brain to register the mistakes.

I also updated the Legacy Collection project page with the story information. I’ve got a few more ideas for stuff to add to that world, but it’ll have to wait. I have a book to edit first.

And with that, I’ll take a day to reset my brain, before I dig up the TAO files on the laptop, and get started on the third draft for real.

I can totes do this!

Writing

That feeling when you accomplish something

10. July 2016
by Cicilie

I did it! I finished The Answer at the X! As it ended up being four more parts instead of two, I’m posting two parts today, and the remaining this coming week. I feels good finally having it finished, finally getting it out of my head. It’s been sitting in there for too long, taking up creative space I need for other things.

It’s a great feeling though, to know I actually managed to accomplish something I set my mind to, and in only a week as well. Because it’s been a week since I decided it needed to be done today.

Now I’m gonna rest for the night, and tomorrow, get cracking on editing TAO. It’s next on the list, and I need to try to stick to the list this time around, instead of getting sidetracked by other projects.

(So obviously, in about a day or so I’ll start on something completely new, probably)

Writing

A new theme, and some good news

9. July 2016
by Cicilie

First off, I went and changed the theme again. I’ve been waiting to do it for a while, as the old one had a few flaws, plus didn’t look quite right on my MacBook. It’s taken me a while to find a new theme I liked though. I’ve found that I prefer simple themes to more busy ones, and I really like the simplicity of this one. And if I ever want to switch it up, it does have a pro version that will give me different layouts without having to switch themes. It’ll require some saving though, as it isn’t cheap, but I’m more than happy to pay for quality themes made by professionals.

Now, I know what you’re thinking. ‘Why aren’t you writing?‘ To that, I can answer only this. I AM!

That’s right, I’ve been a good girl this week and have worked on Answers. In fact, I’ve only got about one more scene to write, which I intend to work on tonight. I’ve had to make a few changes on the last two parts, which is why it’s taken me so long to get done. Some heavy editing has also been required, and we all know how much I just love editing.

If all goes according to plan (v.2.0) I’ll be posting the rest of it tomorrow. Or perhaps spread it out over the week, but it will be finished on my hard drive by midnight tomorrow.

Feels good to be back in the swing of things. As you may have noticed, I’m not doing Camp Nanowrimo this month. I decided I wouldn’t add that pressure on top of everything else, and will instead just work my way through my projects. So, what’s next after I finish this? Well, editing TAO of course. If I feel I want to write instead of editing one day, I’ll just continue with Remnants, which is still trying to become a series, and at this point I’ve stopped fighting that. What happens will happen, and I’ll just go with it. Love the world I’m creating there, and with so much to explore, I think I may just have a third series in progress. Oh joy.

Writing

Short Story: The Answer at the X

10. May 2016
by Cicilie

“We tried too hard to save the world”

Set in a dystopian future, we follow siblings Isobel and Simon on the final leg of their journey. One started by their father over twenty years ago. They are looking for answers to a question asked before they were born, and to find forgiveness for the sins of their forefathers.

This story is the first part of the Legacy collection, and is currently ongoing.

You can read this story on Wattpad, by clicking here.

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So I decided to do the thing

‘The Answer at the X’ is now complete on…

That feeling when you accomplish something

A new theme, and some good news

Short Story: The Answer at the X