Gratz to all the winners!
1. A big thanks goes out to Christine and Rebekka (and anyone I’m missing) for putting this together. This had to have been a lot of work.
2. Thanks to everyone who provided the prizes.
3. Thanks to everyone who participated.
I would love to see this wave of providing feedback on drafts continue past the event. I was fortunate enough to receive some really useful feedback both on my draft and directly. As a new author, it has been INVALUABLE. I’m actually using it to revise the 2 chapters I have up, and for the rest of my novel as I write it.
If you have any reservations about leaving feedback on drafts, DON’T. If you’re concerned about publicly posting something critical, just send it in a kindly worded private message. If you have something good to say, post it. You will make someone’s day.
For my fellow Drafters, remember, if you’re concerned about critical comments you receive on a draft, you can always note them, apply them, and post the draft again with any changes to remove them. But critical feedback, no matter how much it hurts, is only going to help you.
I really want to encourage everyone to take advantage of the draft phase, and make it a habit to leave comments on drafts. Don’t underestimate your power to have a positive impact (even with criticism). Inkshares provides a unique opportunity for all of us to help each other grow as writers. We should all take advantage of it as much as possible. Plus, I’d rather get ripped apart here first, rather than on Amazon or in media reviews if the book ever comes out.
Thanks again to everyone who participated and made this happen.
Hi Followers of Monkeys,
Monkey Business is done, published and out in the world. Backers who are getting signed copies should have them by next week at the latest. I want to say thank you one more time for the interest and support. I hope you like the book.
Couple of things. Elan Samuel of theWarblerBooks.com and One fame was kind enough to interview me for his site. I’m not sure when that’s going up but I’ll let you know. Huge thanks to Elan who was a super cool guy whom I hope to talk to again soon. I urge you to go check out theWarblerBooks.com.
I’m also doing a small interview for Inkshares. Not sure when that will be up but I’ll let you know. Monkey Business was the first Quill Publication so if anybody has any questions, thoughts, concerns or jokes feel free to get in touch.
And now for the big ask. Would you consider going to Amazon and leaving a review of Monkey Business? As many authors who are much smarter than me have pointed out, Amazon reviews are crucial to getting your book out there. If you could take a minute and leave one for Monkey Business, that would be radically awesome, borderline superfly.
And if you enjoy the book, please tell someone you know. Or everyone you know. Thank you all!
Please check out my page and my book "Embarking on a New Journey". I have not uploaded the entire story, but would be willing to after I receive some feedback! Thank you so much!!