So... if you've read the Kindle version of my book, you've probably noticed the awful formatting.
I'll admit, it was pretty terrible. I was not pleased at all, but I really didn't have many other options at the time.
You see, my computers at home are pretty much all paperweights. I have four laptops and a desktop that did not work until just a few days ago. I've had to borrow computers to upload my work, and in doing so, I had no way to download the Kindle Kid's Book Creator program.
Over the past weekend, I spent my time tinkering. I took apart one of my laptops and had to perform a semi-backdoor factory reset on the other. After a few hours of work, I finally was able to get one of them to work properly! *cue insane dancing*
Once I had one working again, I was actually able to get into really upping the format on my eBook. It's still not perfect, but it's a helluva lot better than it was before. I still have a LOT of work to do, but I'm also still learning the program, and will hopefully be able to make it the best possible experience for my readers.
With that being said, my next book, Our Little House on the Great Big Hill, is nearly done! I have all the paperback formatting done, and I probably need to work on some wording a little more, but it's mainly finished in that aspect. The illustrations, however, are a completely different story. I've been working on this book for a few months now, but I haven't started a single illustration. It's frustrating, because I want to finish it, but I'm finding it hard with artist's block and time allotment.
BUT it is coming, and I think this book will be something that more people can relate to. The Greasy Opossum was extremely personal to me and my family.
Either way, I hope if you're reading this that you stay tuned for more. It's been really fun to write and create again, when I had to put all the stops on eight years ago to put my Mom hat on. Now that my boys are getting a little older, it's getting a little easier.
Always Keep Adventuring!
Rachel♥
I'll admit, it was pretty terrible. I was not pleased at all, but I really didn't have many other options at the time.
You see, my computers at home are pretty much all paperweights. I have four laptops and a desktop that did not work until just a few days ago. I've had to borrow computers to upload my work, and in doing so, I had no way to download the Kindle Kid's Book Creator program.
Over the past weekend, I spent my time tinkering. I took apart one of my laptops and had to perform a semi-backdoor factory reset on the other. After a few hours of work, I finally was able to get one of them to work properly! *cue insane dancing*
Once I had one working again, I was actually able to get into really upping the format on my eBook. It's still not perfect, but it's a helluva lot better than it was before. I still have a LOT of work to do, but I'm also still learning the program, and will hopefully be able to make it the best possible experience for my readers.
With that being said, my next book, Our Little House on the Great Big Hill, is nearly done! I have all the paperback formatting done, and I probably need to work on some wording a little more, but it's mainly finished in that aspect. The illustrations, however, are a completely different story. I've been working on this book for a few months now, but I haven't started a single illustration. It's frustrating, because I want to finish it, but I'm finding it hard with artist's block and time allotment.
BUT it is coming, and I think this book will be something that more people can relate to. The Greasy Opossum was extremely personal to me and my family.
Either way, I hope if you're reading this that you stay tuned for more. It's been really fun to write and create again, when I had to put all the stops on eight years ago to put my Mom hat on. Now that my boys are getting a little older, it's getting a little easier.
Always Keep Adventuring!
Rachel♥
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