Morning,
I've just done a quick video for those few book-fans I have.
It just talk a little bit about the book and why it is the way it is...
Hope you like it! Please share and comment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJrSwSo4Kn8
Enjoy and have a great day!
Keep posting,
Mel
Hi Blogger followers!
I've not been idle:
between daily pages, blogger, promotion for The Snow Killer and well, life; I've started a Word Press blog!
http://melissaholden.wordpress.com
Come say hi and give me a follow!
I'm currently doing a series about a Doctor Who-loving duck who think she is married to the Doctor (Yeah, I'm not sure where that's going either), and I'm posting daily about my life and any golden-writing I might come up with.
Don't worry, I haven't abandoned you Blogger. I'm just, testing the water.
Goodnight,
Always keeping you posted:
Mel
Hello beautiful bloggers!
It's only a month until Christmas, so it's time to start shopping for presents.
amazon.co.uk have been great for me this winter, and with surprisingly fast delivery, there's no need to worry about that special present not arriving on time. I got my mom some great Disney socks for a really cheap price, check them out: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pairs-Ladies-Winnie-Piglet-Eeyore/dp/B00DW5TPNS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1385300505&sr=8-2&keywords=eeyore+disney+socks
Looking for something a bit more academic? I stop my step-dad this interesting book about wolves, but it would be suitable for any age: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0061626570/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Or, a music lover? My friend Alex is obsessed with Evanescence, so I got her this beautiful framed mount of their album: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004DSIEZI/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And, for that little cousin (or my 21 year old friend, Ashleigh) why not something Harry Potter themed? http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00EQZ72J2/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
NiceEShop are great for handmade trinkets, here's the link on Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/s?ie=UTF8&field-keywords=niceEshop&index=watches&search-type=ss
OR, if you like handmade gifts, but aren't sure what to get them, check out: etsy.com
They're really cheap and amazing quality: just remember to order soon because some items may be shipped from around the world.
Any more ideas or great websites to use this Christmas? Tweet me @melissaholden94
Let the countdown begin!
-Mel
Last night, I tried to sort out The Snow Killer for upload to Kindle, through Kindle Direct Publishing. For anyone thinking about using Kindle, I will be blogging about my experience with Kindle.
They have a cover creator, which is really good. You can mess around with fonts and colours, images (if you don't have a specific one) for your cover.
Everything is saved onto your account with KDP, which saves computer space.
PROBLEM ONE: Text Layout
Text layout was a real issue when trying to upload the book: you have to have everything in one document, and things like dedications, etc. all end up on one page.
TIP: put each new part, i.e. Chapters, or headings, on a new page (if you are using Word).
PROBLEM TWO: Uploading the book
Once you upload your book to KDP, it gives you the option to preview your text before continuing.
TIP: always check it before you continue, you may notice something has happened to your text.
PROBLEM: When you check it in the previewer, and decide you need to change it: you have to go through the entire process again.
PROBLEM THREE: Tax Information
I had to fill out a tax information form, due to you actually making money from your book.
However, the problem is that A) It asks for an electronic signature B) It assumes you are American, making it difficult to fill out the form if you aren't
TIP: Don't get an ITN, or EIN or anything like that - you don't need it.
TIP: Option to print out the form, and sign it in blue/black ink - it's easier.
That's as far as I've got so far - I'll keep you posted!
Morning, 
