(for Geeks only); So you have an idea; once you have the manuscript which 90% of the times its done in a Word format you have to then convert into a PDF file for then be able to send it to an EPub file (the file IBooks read). The problem is that on this conversation the file gets corrupted. Which means; having to convert the file from EPub into a Zip file for then be able to open with a different program the zip file and correct the Epub file - now on a Zip. Once you have done the corrections you then bring the file back to Epub and publish. Problem number 8894; most of the time after all of this the file gets corrupt and you only find out once the book has been published online (this is what happened to me). So I had to go back and do the same process again to correct the file.
By the way; the process above it's valid only for an EPub version. Each e-book reader (Nook, Kindle etc...) read the files in different formats which means....for each publication...a long process...
After all of this I definitely say that the easiest part of a book is writing it. Publishing it's a different game. I have now my own publishing company. I couldn't wait for a publishing house to analyse my work. I was too keen to share with others my story. And, even though all the hard work to publish it I tell you what; its a damn rewarding work. To go online; on Amazon, where my book it's been sold with exclusivity for a period of two weeks, and see my name as an ...author it's like WOW. But; to see the name of my publishing company; J.Bento Publishers, in honor of my grandfather, Joaquin Bento. To see the name of a man who I admired and deeply love, there, shared with many people; that's even more huge.
It's even more rewarding to see the readers commenting the story; people saying that they cried at the end of the story...some others saying that the book helped to give them hope and comfort..
This is the most rewarding of the works because that was the purpose writing the book in the first place. I had many people along the way saying; give it up...or saying; Why to bother?... few where the people to give encouragement. But I am used to. I know this is life. Most of the people who want us to give up aren't looking on our best interest but actually being moved by a horrible and 'sad' feeling of jealousy. Those, with love in their hearts, your true friends, are those who wants to see you to succeed and therefore push you to continue fighting for your dreams. Now; reading the reader's emails, feedback and all the caring words I feel so happy for not having given up.
Never...never...give up your dreams. Work hard for it and don't listen to those who try and day different. Listen to your conscious, because this is the voice of your soul, and keep on going!
Wish everyone a week full of bliss and good news.
The truth never dies; out now on www.amazon.com
