The advantage of self-publishing is the ability to update the manuscript and launch the improved version at short notice.
I’m pleased to announce that the new MUTINY paperback has been uploaded to Amazon and the new Kindle version will follow in a few days. The main changes include:
- Fixed a few grammatical and spelling errors that had slipped past my Beta Readers and me. Approx. 10 in total. On a side note, I dislike any errors in a novel, though they can be difficult to spot. Some readers don’t mind, but sloppy writing can affect the experience of reading. In saying this, no novel is perfect.
- Improved dialogue (e.g. “we are” –> “we’re”) and one major plot element fixed. I try to sound out the dialogue to hear if it is correct (normal speech).
- More detail added in a few places – for example, bugging a room in Chapter 22.
- Reduced word count by eliminating unnecessary text and a few paragraphs. My motto is, “If it is awkward reading, get rid of it.”The overall effect is, I hope, a tighter novel that is better reading and more polished. When the new Kindle version is uploaded I will be offering a free download for my readers.