O7
A sci-fi novel about a clone soldier on a routine mission on an unknown planet — until an electric shock, a terrifying lizard and an alien species shatter everything he thought was real. He discovers that everyone, including himself, is a programmed weapon in service of a meaningless system.
Completion Status
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Planned
High-level Outline
Define chapters, arc and audience.
Research Plan
Collect required research sources and references.
Sample Chapters
Write a few sample chapters or excerpts.
Agent / Publisher Strategy
Decide submission approach and targets.
Schedule
Plan writing sprints and deadlines.
Under development
Drafting
Write chapter drafts, one by one.
Beta Reader Round
Share drafts with trusted readers.
Structural Edit
Address plot and pacing issues.
Copy Edit
Fix grammar and consistency.
Cover & Blurb
Design cover and draft marketing blurb.
Under testing
Proofreading
Final error checking and typos.
Formatting
Prepare print and ebook layouts.
Index & TOC
Generate table of contents and index if needed.
Sensitivity Review
Optional sensitivity/readers review.
Pre-release Review
Send advance copies for blurbs and reviews.
Under distributing
Print Run / Upload
Order print copies or upload to platforms.
Distributor Onboarding
Register with distributors and retailers.
Launch Campaign
Plan readings, signings and promotions.
Collect Reviews
Gather and display early reviews.
Post-launch Editions
Plan paperback or foreign editions.