I completed what I hope will be the last draft of THE PORTABLE COLONIAL WARGAME book yesterday, and I have sent it off to be proof read. With luck, that should be completed by the end of the week, and then I can progress onto making the necessary correction before I can order a proof copy from Lulu.com.
At present, the contents page looks like this:
As regular blog readers will have no doubt noticed, the contents of the book have evolved as I have written it. I've added a chapter explaining why I think that wargamers should try colonial wargaming, and what started out as a standard bibliography has morphed into a list of films, TV series, books, and sets of rules that I have found inspired (and continue to inspire) my interest in colonial wargaming.
Whilst I await the return of the annotated draft from my proof reader, I am planning to take a short break from colonial wargaming. I have the next copy of THE NUGGET to get ready for publication (the editor sent it to me last night) and I have some 20mm-scale vehicles that I would like to finish painting.
For those of you that are interested, the Lulu.com publishing process involves several stages once the text is ready.
Firstly, Lulu.com allocate the book an ISBN number, and once this has been added to the text, the text is uploaded to Lulu.com, who convert it into a format that is printable. At this stage the cover also has be designed.
Secondly, a printed proof copy must be ordered, printed, and delivered.
Thirdly, once the printed proof is approved, it can be signed off and made available to the public. The book will appear on sale via Lulu.com within a day or so, and then on places like Amazon usually within a fortnight.
At present, the contents page looks like this:
As regular blog readers will have no doubt noticed, the contents of the book have evolved as I have written it. I've added a chapter explaining why I think that wargamers should try colonial wargaming, and what started out as a standard bibliography has morphed into a list of films, TV series, books, and sets of rules that I have found inspired (and continue to inspire) my interest in colonial wargaming.
Whilst I await the return of the annotated draft from my proof reader, I am planning to take a short break from colonial wargaming. I have the next copy of THE NUGGET to get ready for publication (the editor sent it to me last night) and I have some 20mm-scale vehicles that I would like to finish painting.
For those of you that are interested, the Lulu.com publishing process involves several stages once the text is ready.
Firstly, Lulu.com allocate the book an ISBN number, and once this has been added to the text, the text is uploaded to Lulu.com, who convert it into a format that is printable. At this stage the cover also has be designed.
Secondly, a printed proof copy must be ordered, printed, and delivered.
Thirdly, once the printed proof is approved, it can be signed off and made available to the public. The book will appear on sale via Lulu.com within a day or so, and then on places like Amazon usually within a fortnight.
Huzzah, well done and can’t wait!
ReplyDeleteTradgardmastare,
DeleteAssuming that the pandemic doesn’t put a total stop to printing, the book should be published in about a fortnight or so.
All the best,
Bob
Hi Bob,
ReplyDeleteGreat going there - and in good time too- I can see many enthusiasts for Colonial Gaming enjoying what you have written and illustrated. I've always tended to favor the Colonial Period - the age of Queen Victoria...even my MARS 1860 although fictional has a certain 'Colonial' theme about it - and this pleases me greatly. Stay well there - Regards. KEV.
Kev Robertson,
DeleteCheers! Thanks for your very kind comments.
I am hoping that my book will appeal to both Colonial wargamers and those who have yet to test the waters so to speak. Only time will tell if I’ve been successful in doing that.
All the best,
Bob
Looking forward to reading it Bob.
ReplyDeleteMaudlin Jack Tar,
DeleteMy only concern is whether or not Lulu.com will still be functioning by the time the book is ready. If not, then I’ll have to distribute it myself as a PDF until printed editions become available.
All the best,
Bob
Excellent- can't wait.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Pete.
Pete.,
DeleteI hope that you won’t be disappointed.
All the best,
Bob
Will this be available as an e-book or pdf? Cheers
ReplyDeleteSimon
Simon,
DeleteIt will certainly be available as a PDF.
All the best,
Bob
Excellent news! Thanks Bob. Looking forward to it.
DeleteMillsy,
DeleteI hope you enjoy reading it when it finally gets published.
All the best,
Bob
I hope we don't in this country have any problems at the border to prevent entry of hard copy!
ReplyDeleteArchduke Piccolo,
DeleteIf needs be, I'm sure that we can find a way to sneak it through as essential supplies!
All the best,
Bob
Congratulations. Kudos to your levels of industry. I'm currently trying to finalise a book of Northamptonshire's battles with Mike Ingram, before moving on to my next rules. It's all taking longer than expected.
ReplyDeleteTrebian,
DeleteGot to keep busy otherwise the old grey cells will atrophy!
Good luck with your books. I look forward to buying the rules when they are published.
All the best,
Bob