Short Summary
I have always been a writer, and now I am one step closer to being an author.
The Truth About Melissa: A Soul Mate Experiment is my debut novel and explores the idea of manifesting your soul mate. It is based on a true story of meeting and marrying a man who had penned my biography four years before meeting me. Her name was Melissa.
As Maya Angelou says, "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." Thus, my commitment to completing this tale and moving towards publication.
However, publication costs run high these days.
What I Need & What You Get
- The basic set up fees that I am looking to raise total about $7,500. This covers a two-pass edit and proofreading over the next 3 months by a professional editor to ensure the cleanest final copy ($2500). It also covers a professional formatting and cover design team ($2900), galleys, copyright fees, a filed ISBN number, promotion and marketing, a book launch, eBook formatting and uploading to Amazon, copies for reviewers, book reviews and professional guidance throughout the process (@$2000).
- With your donation, you can opt for one of many perks depending on your contribution. Any amount helps and is greatly appreciated.
The Impact
Also, for each donor, I will Pay It Forward ($1/donor) to another Indie Author embarking on their debut publishing journey when my book is published. Authors Supporting Authors.
Risks & Challenges
I have taken on the challenge of completing and publishing my debut novel not without risk. I left my full-time secondary teaching career in a great leap of faith to pursue my dream of becoming an author. This is my initial step. I believe it will be the first of many.
Other Ways You Can Help
Even if you can't contribute with a donation, it doesn't mean you can't help. Please help me to get the word out and share with your circle of influence and social media connections: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, personal email contacts. This is an opportunity for avid readers to be a part of the behind-the-scenes process of bringing a book to life. An opportunity to see The Truth About Melissa: A Soul Mate Experiment on a bookshelf one day and say, "Hey, I knew that book before it was famous!" :)