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Something to fill the time
Cafcspud
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So, out of the blue on Jan 6th I lost my job. Absolutely gutted is an understatement especially considering I have baby number 3 due in April. I'm doing the whole job hunt thing for the first time in my life where I haven't got the option to be a picky. Terrifying stuff.
I'm trying to put some of this extra free time to good use by self-publishing a book that I've been writing for the last 8 months or so. I'm releasing a new chapter each week so it can be read and digested in a similar fashion to a TV Show.
Chapter 1 went live last night at the below link and I've had some really positive feedback so far. I hope you enjoy the read.
spudy2.wixsite.com/stlfseries/read-the-book
I know this is shameless self-promotion and I hate these types of posts myself so I totally get it if you read this and move on.
I'm trying to put some of this extra free time to good use by self-publishing a book that I've been writing for the last 8 months or so. I'm releasing a new chapter each week so it can be read and digested in a similar fashion to a TV Show.
Chapter 1 went live last night at the below link and I've had some really positive feedback so far. I hope you enjoy the read.
spudy2.wixsite.com/stlfseries/read-the-book
I know this is shameless self-promotion and I hate these types of posts myself so I totally get it if you read this and move on.
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Just read chapter one. I'm hooked now. I'll read as and when I can. Need to know what's going to happen now. So far very good. Love the bit with the cat.1
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I'll give this a go later. Good luck with the job hunt.1
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Good luck in finding a job Spud.1
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What job are you looking for?0
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Nice one mate, will give it a read later.
Good luck.1 -
Good luck with your book. Have you found a publisher?
I self published a couple of years ago using Matador/Troubador at Leicester.0 -
Thanks for all your kind words.
Well I've mostly been a "people manager" for the last decade so something along those lines. Typically in sales and/customer services or quality/compliance. At this point tho, I'll take what ever pays enough and will make the best of it.Baldybonce said:What job are you looking for?
Not found a publisher, no. Trying to reinvent the wheel by releasing a chapter at a time on the website and hopefully create some sort of social media buzz.JohnfromNorfolk said:Good luck with your book. Have you found a publisher?
I self published a couple of years ago using Matador/Troubador at Leicester.
Once it's all been released, I'll look at publishing a complete eBook and shop it round to publishers on the back of its incredible success
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If anyone wished to like it on Facebook and stay updated on the latest chapters...
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fucking good that1
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Thanks mate, might have to quote that on the websitestackitsteve said:fucking good that
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Good stuff.
Was blocked at work so only just read it.1 -
Cheers for all the feedback and thanks everyone who's read so far. Means a lot1
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Really enjoyed chapter 1. Looking forward to the others. Best of luck with the job hunt!!1
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a weekly serial ? .. Just what Dickens and H G Wells as well as many other famous authors did with their novels .. good luck with the 'book' and in your job hunt1
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A weekly serial indeed... it seemed like a good way to garner interest over time instead of releasing the whole thing and expecting it grow from there, especially without a publisher. I wish I could say I 'stole' it from Dickens.
Thanks for the well wishes, Lincs0 -
Very readable so far. Good stuff.1
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Just read chapter one. Good stuff Spud1
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My cat just read it.
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Come on spud, get your act together.
Chapter 2? What you playing at? 2 -
Chapter II is OUT NOW!! spudy2.wixsite.com/stlfseries
https://facebook.com/somethingtoliveforseries/ is the facebook page. Like it if you want to get notifications of the next chapter. 21:00 every Sunday night is the time to remember though.
A mate of mine has kindly created an improved cover for me!1 -
Chapter III is finally here! A few technical issues meant it's going up a day late but that means there is less time to wait until the next chapter
spudy2.wixsite.com/stlfseries/read-the-book
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A very good read so far keep up the good work1
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Gripped. I'm not into sci-fi but loving this. It's a bit '28 days later' ish but I'm sure it has got lots of surprises to look forward to.
How is the job hunt going?
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Good stuff again.1
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Chapter IV is out now - spudy2.wixsite.com/stlfseries/read-the-book
@25May98 - job hunt is going ok thanks, no one seems to be in as much of a hurry to get it sorted as i am though!
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