Yesterday I finally drew a line under any further work on the forthcoming PORTABLE WARGAME COMPENDIUM and uploaded the text to Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). There were a few minor problems that needed to be solved, but these just took a bit of time and some effort on my part to sort out. Once that was done, I saved the book in draft form and ordered some printed proof copies. These should be with me by the middle of next week, and once I have checked them, I will release the book for publication.
The cover of the paperback edition looks like this:
They will be printed in colour and the final price will be about £20 for the hardback and £14 for the paperback. I’m still looking at how to make the book available in PDF format as KDP does not support the sale of books in that format.
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Good news Bob. I look forward to hearing about the e-version.
ReplyDeleteKind regards
Simon
Simon,
DeleteCheers! I may ell have to set up some form of PDF distribution system myself as quite under standardly, Lulu.com won’t handle a publication that is being painted and distributed by KDP.
All the best,
Bob
I don't know what the anticipated demand is but would it work if people just PayPal'd you money and you e-mailed it back? Cheers Simon
DeleteSimon,
DeleteThanks for the suggestion. I was coming to the conclusion that something along these lines might be the most sensible solution.
All the best,
Bob
BOB,
ReplyDeleteWell done on the Compendium Publishing- I wish you well with it's success. Regards. KEV.
Kev Robertson (Kev),
DeleteI had one or two minior but time consuming problems towards the end of the process, but once these were dealt with, everything else went swimmingly.
All the best,
Bob
Based on the pre publication interest I think it will do very well.
ReplyDeleteMark Cordone,
DeleteThere does seem to be quite a bit of interest, and I hope that converts into sales.
All the best,
Bob
Oh boy, I can't wait to see this in print. This will be my third time getting my name and work in a game. I was proofreader for a game called Forlorn Hope, an RPG named Rogue Space and now a PWG book.
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't pay the bills but seeing your name in print has an air of legitimacy.
Mr. Pavone,
DeleteYour name is on the book’s cover and should also be listed on the relevant Amazon page when the book is published.
All the best,
Bob
Definitely ordering one. Great news, all the more so considering your current travails.
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Mike
Mike C,
DeleteHopefully you won’t have to wait too long to get a copy.
S&F,
Bob
Party time!
ReplyDeleteSlorm,
DeleteWho’s been invited?
Reads and enjoy!
All the best,
Bob
Bob, I have emailed you a couple of points for correction on the cover, using your theportablewargame gmail.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Arthur
Arthur1815 (Arthur),
DeleteThanks for doing this. The errors came about because I was rather tired by the time I added the text to the boxes on the cover, and my attention span was pretty well exhausted.
All the best,
Bob
Wunderbar! I look forward to reading it. If you're looking for feedback on the cover, and you haven't already changed it, I'd suggest making the final paragraph a little wider so that the word "Compendium" can fit on the first line. That way you will avoid the overly-large gaps in the 1st line in that paragraph. Also adding a couple of spaces before the words "English Civil War Wargame Rules" would align it with the other text and not the bullet-points. Anyhoo, all the best with it!
ReplyDeleteDonjondo,
DeleteThanks for your feedback. Unfortunately, the cover design program will not allow me to change the size or position of the text boxes. Likewise, if I try to add spaces to align the text as you suggest, it doesn’t work; I know, because I tried to do what you suggest.
All the best,
Bob
Ah ok not to worry! Looking forward to giving it a gander.
DeleteDonjondo,
DeleteI may try to improve the cover design before I publish the book.
All the best,
Bob
Bob - I'll be placing my order the moment I hear it has been published.
ReplyDeleteVery well done!
Ion
Archduke Piccolo (Ion),
DeleteIf you have any difficulties getting hold of a copy (I know that Amazon won't print on demand everywhere) just let me know and we can sort something out.
All the best,
Bob
Cheers, Bob.
DeleteArchduke Piccolo,
DeleteIt was my pleasure.
All the best,
Bob
Hello Bob looking forward to getting my copy. Thank you all the best Quinn
ReplyDeleteGlory to Ruritania (Quinn),
DeleteI hope that you enjoy reading it when it is published.
All the best,
Bob
Excellent work Bob, looking forward to reading my copy,once it available.
ReplyDeleteChhers steve.
Stephen Smith (Steve),
DeleteCheers! I’ll be announcing the publication of the Compendium tomorrow.
All the best,
Bob