Craig A. Munro liked an update for Proteus



"Cry ’Havoc!’, and let slip the dogs of war!"

The time has come at last. It has been almost a year since my first attempt to fund Proteus. In that time, I have spent most of my time and resources working on my development draft for Tantalus Depths. I severely underestimated how long it would take for me to finish that first round of heavy edits (I fully thought I would have had them done well before the end of the year), but at last, they are finally done. I sent the manuscript back to my editor about a week ago, and while I wait for him to work through my revised manuscript, I finally have nothing I have to do with that manuscript.

Which means it’s time to switch gears again.

For the next month or so, I am free of any responsibilities with Tantalus Depths, and I plan to take advantage of that opportunity to finish my Proteus campaign, which I started almost an entire year ago. I am still very determined to secure a publication deal for this second book, and thanks to my extension, I still have all the progress we made the first time I campaigned this book. There is still a long way to go, though.

At present, Proteus has 275 pre-orders. It needs 475 more to receive the publication deal I’ve already earned for Tantalus Depths. As of today, I have 97 days to get those orders. This is very doable, but it’s going to be a big challenge. I’ll need as much help as I can get, from all of you.

If you ordered a copy of Proteus last year, your order is still active. You’ll receive your copy when the book eventually comes out. I could not be more grateful for the support you’ve all shown Proteus and Tantalus Depths already, and I absolutely hate having to ask you for help yet a third time. If you have not already ordered a copy of Proteus, I would be extremely grateful for your support: you will be helping me establish my new career as a published author. If you have already ordered a copy and want to help more, you can absolutely do so by ordering a second or third copy. I would be eternally in your debt, and I simply cannot understate how much such a gesture would mean to me.

If you’re not in a position to support the book directly by ordering a copy, you can still help. I’ll be posting a lot more Proteus content soon, and I need to get it in front of as many people as possible. Please like and share as many of these posts as you can, and tell all your friends and family about this book. The more exposure we get, the better!

Thank you for your support, and I look forward to sharing a lot of exciting new content with you very soon. 

 

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    Craig A. Munro liked an update for The Man Who Stole the World

    SHORT UPDATE!

    I’m working on the next draft after some interesting feedback from my editor. I’m still buckling down, still pounding out the words, and still crafting this book to be the best it can be. Just thought I’d let you all know and thank you once again for your support and patience. 

    I’ll let you know when I send in the next draft. Until then, feel free to reach out. 

    Thanks again, and I love you all. 

    -Michael

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      Craig A. Munro liked an update for Champions of the Third Planet

      CHAMPIONS OF THE THIRD PLANET IS COMING!

      First, thanks to you all for having incredible patience with me! I am still chipping away at this novel. It’s not that I’m not writing -- I’m writing ALL THE TIME, just juggling different projects as they come. But I keep returning to CHAMPIONS.

      I also wanted to share another project with you --a creepy 3-minute short film I directed in the fall, written by my friend and LOST ROOM co-creator Paul Workman. NOWHERE AS GOOD AS A BOOK, I get you, but here, just check it out: https://vimeo.com/236590565

      I’m back on the book full time now so I’m going to start sending regular updates until I deliver it. Will inform.

      --Chris

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        Craig A. Munro liked an update for U-Turn at Next Synapse

        Hello one and all. There is a lot to mention, but for now...We are #17 for best selling in Science Fiction on Inkshares. I thank you all for those who helped make this possible. If you have the time to show this book some digital hugs, in the form of a review of course, that would be amazing. A share or two in social media is always an option, and a fantastic one at that.

        In other news, I have crossed the threshold of 400 copies sold. This is truly an amazing day.  

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          Craig A. Munro liked an update for Tantalus Depths

          Well, it’s been a long time coming, but finally I have a progress update for Tantalus Depths.



          I’ve finally finished my first full reworking of the manuscript based on my editor’s feedback, and sent it in. I had intended to get this step of the process finished by the end of last year, but clearly these kinds of edits are a lot more challenging than I had assumed they’d be.

          All told, though, I’m happy with these edits. I’ve extensively rewritten several chapters at the beginning and end of the book, but the book very much remains the same story I wanted to tell initially. These changes have helped me make Tantalus Depths a more effective piece of storytelling in the areas that really mattered to me.

          At the end of my edits, my manuscript is now about 20,000 words longer than it used to be. Most of that added content was devoted to more fleshed-out worldbuilding, better character development, and better prose in my descriptive imagery. It’s longer now, but I believe the added content improves the pacing and flow of the story to such a degree that it will feel like it’s become shorter.

          I originally wrote Tantalus Depths between 2012 and 2014. Since then, I’ve honed my writing skills, and I feel confident that this new draft showcases that improvement in my literary abilities. I’m prouder of this book than I’ve ever been, and I’m thrilled to carry it forward to the next steps.

          So, what’s next for Tantalus Depths?

          Well, now that I’ve turned it in to my editor, the ball’s in his court. It’ll be a few weeks before he gets the opportunity to read through my changes and send me back any new feedback he has for me. When that’s done, I’ll take a look at whatever other changes he feels I still need to make and then make use of that feedback in another draft. We’ll keep going back and forth like this until we’re both satisfied that the manuscript is as good as it can be. The biggest and most complicated round of edits is done, though, and each step in the development edit process should move faster than the one before it.

          Think of the editing process like carving a sculpture out of a wooden log: first you go at it with a chainsaw and remove all the bulky bits you don’t want. Then you go at it with a chisel to get it to the precise shape you want it. Then, finally, you go over it with sandpaper to smooth out all the tiniest imperfections. I’ve just finished my “chainsaw edit.”

          So what am I doing now that I’m free of Tantalus Depths for the next few weeks?

          Well, until my editor finishes reading through it and sends me his notes, there’s nothing I can do for Tantalus Depths. I won’t be idle while I wait, though. I’m going to jump back into Proteus. My plan had always been to jump back into Proteus as soon as I was done with my Tantalus Depths edits, but I really didn’t think it would take me this long to get through with them, and my campaign for Proteus is almost over. So I intend to ask for one more 90-day extension for Proteus. I still need close to 500 orders to hit my full publication goal, so it’s going to be a lot of work, but during the time that I am waiting for feedback on Tantalus, I plan to devote myself fully to campaigning for Proteus. I’m determined to get both books the publication treatment they deserve, and to firmly establish myself as an up-and-comer in the writing industry.

          So, stay tuned. As soon as I have more news for Tantalus Depths, I’ll be sure to let you all know. Meanwhile, I’ve prepared some exciting resources for my new Proteus campaign, and I think you’ll find them pretty interesting.

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            Craig A. Munro liked an update for Beyond The Code

            Greetings my wonderful followers, 

            Beyond the Code has received a review from Alicia Smock from Roll Out Reviews. It’s reaches right into the heart of what I think makes Beyond the Code special. Give it a read and see what she has to say. 

            http://rolloutreviews.com/an-enchanting-fantasy-debut-of-knights-in-modern-day-society/

            Thank you all for your support and don’t forget to leave Beyond the Code a review. I want to know what you all thought of my work. 

            Kelsey Rae Barthel 

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              Craig A. Munro liked an update for The Traveler’s Cup

              Welcome to the final frontier, Space Crew. We’ve reached the edge of the galaxy, and there’s no turning back. 

              News #1: Content is Complete

              I’ve been through a couple rounds of edits with the Inkshares team since the last update, and this week I sent off the final doc for one last look-over before it hits the printers. The deal is sealed; I can no longer touch this book (which I have very good and very anxious feelings about). 

              News #2: We Have a Cover

              I’ve admittedly been holding onto this for awhile, but I wanted to do a BIG UPDATE with all the BIG THINGS. This was created by the good folks at Cover Kitchen, and they knocked it out of the park in my biased opinion:

               


              News #4: Backer Goodies are Being Prepped As We Speak

              The Companion Guide is getting its finishing touches before I send it off to print. Pendants have been shipped by the amazing Esanany, and they’re looking fantastic. Take a look:

               

              No doodle today, because these images are worth more of your data. 

              And in case you missed it, you’ll have your books by May 1! Don’t forget to make sure your address is up to date on Inkshares. 

              Your somewhat sedulous Space Captain,
              -AC

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                Craig A. Munro liked an update for The Sleeping Man

                Greetings from a cold and rainy Japan. Finally got enough time and internet to get the reader update function to work on Inkshares through absolutely zero fault on their part and one hundred percent fault on old computers running a version of Windows that dinosaurs used. Things are progressing well, the first round of edits is done and we’re shooting for a publication date of June 19th. That means you will have your ebook ready, and the print version will be mailed out accordingly. Don’t forget, half of the pre-order are going to charity, so anyone that’s holding out on buying should do so!

                Also, due to some issues beyond anyone’s control, I had to switch the cover art. For anyone who is disappointed by this, I encourage you to check out Millicent Barnes Comics for some amazing art and stories. I have a lot of his art on my walls, in fact.

                The day gets closer and closer and I get more and more excited. I’m sure when I get to sleep it will all feel like a dream.

                Thanks!

                Stephen

                P.S. "P.S." doesn’t make sense in emails because you can go back and edit. It’s not like I’m writing in ink.

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                  Craig A. Munro liked an update for Borehole Bazaar: A Vow Unbroken

                  Final, true, honest, for realsies.

                  FINAL RELEASE DATE:  MARCH 20TH!!!!  I’m looking to book a bookstore or cafe for a release party.  More updates to follow.  

                  I wish for every last one of you to succeed in chasing your dreams!  

                  There will be a longer post on Saturday, but know I am almost beyond words with excitement!!!  Please share with friends and family that Borehole Bazaar will be released on March 20th.  Please contact me with any questions, either here on InkShares or via direct email at generosity20@gmail.com.

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