Going in without polish is going to be hard. That being said I did exactly that. When the first Sword & Laser hit I was planning my book and about a month out from writing. I quickly whipped something up and jumped in. It was stressful, don’t expect to get much writing done when you are campaigning.
Nothing like a trial by fire to vet an idea, and as an added benefit submitting a book to Inkshares is very low risk. If your funding is not successful it returns to draft state and you can attempt to fund it again at a later date when you feel ready. You’ll retain the book’s followers and any pre-orders will be refunded. Aside from the stress associated trying to fund a book (which is completely up to you,) there is little reason not to throw a book in the mix.
@Anthony Karcz - I’ve got a pitch, a few short stories that could make chapters, and a rough outline. I’m hoping it won’t hurt anything to throw my hat in the ring, but I’m also here more for the practice and the chance to get to know other indie writers (especially Nerdist listeners) as opposed to winning the contest this time around.
I’m polishing a Southern Gothic Noir MS right now, and I’m trying to decide if I’m willing to set it aside to get my Space Opera completely drafted. Now that we’re a few days in, I think I might use this round to find other writers to cheer for and hope to build some goodwill for when a genre I’m more prepared for comes along.
When the remains of Jack the Rippers first five victims turn up in a Louisiana swamp, an English detective and a local sheriff join forces to unravel the Rippers true identity...only to find themselves caught up in a modern day conspiracy.
Thought provoking book exploring new ways to approach our understanding of Science & Spirituality. Combining physics & philosophy, it aims to overcome society’s restricted way of thinking, giving humanity a different perspective of things.