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Har.

So, I've been a little lazy, a little sick and a little too creative. And because of that, instead of doing around 3k a day which is what I figured I'd be doing, I've been running around 2k. Which is decent...

But then I got creative. And this book went from the usual 90-100k book. To right now sitting at 110k (with backmatter. So around 100k without). And I'M NOT DONE YET.

Which is totally messing with timeline for my editors, my proofers, etc.

I have a July 1, 2020 deadline that I mostly need to hit. Which means... I need to get my book done by latest 5/20. But if this book balloons too much, that's STILL not going to be enough time.

See - book goes to editor on 5/20. They get the book on 6/10. 

I get book to proofer on 6/14. They get it to me on 6/25 (IF book is 120k).

Not a lot of leeway there.

AAARRRGGGHHH!

I might have to push the preorder release dates or... something.

Which might screw with some other plans...

So I'm going to TRY to hit the deadlines. That might mean, unfortunately, that updates will either go to you guys without editing or slower.

Would you prefer:

a) raw chapters without editing (potentially quite bad because they're dictated)

or;

b) slower chapter releases with a big rush.

Let me know.

Comments

Kusarscout

Can I vote for C: go back in time and motivate past self (with cattle prod if necessary)? Lol jokes aside I think I'm going to abstain from this vote as neither option sound fun for you or us. So I'll leave it up to others who know more about the ins and outs to make the wiser choice.

Kyle J Smith

I’m good with b honestly as I feel like that’s better for all.

Chong Go

Whatever gets you back to the next "Thousand Li" book is fine with me! :-) Though seriously, it's probably best to avoid releasing the raw, dictated chapters. Take the time you need to get things the way you want people to see them.

Gideon Styles

I think raw chapters are fine even if they are off due to dictation. The story is what I like and knowing the situation I wouldn’t be bothered by raw chapters. Dropping the proof/edited versions afterwards once they are polished up doesn’t seem like a big hassle. Kate could just let us know when they are updated. Those who only want caviar and champagne versions can wait until it’s done. It’s just a copy and paste either way right?

Han Pol

I think raw chapters are fine. will read the full book anyway in the end.

Robert Perry

Why not split it book a book b a couple weeks apart

Tao Wong

Won't work. Book isn't that large... but my character jigged when they should have juked... and the book is shorter than I expected. Heee.

Siez

what ever works best for you!