First tentative steps

I've set up this blog to record the journey of publishing a novel online, from absolutely nothing to final product. I'd love it if you joined me on this voyage.

I wrote the book The Mirror Children  in 2004 and it's been sitting on my computer ever since. At first I dreamt of publishing it as a paperback but, in the 9 years that have passed since finishing the book, the world of publishing has changed beyond all recognition. I know almost nothing about these changes. I have no experience whatsoever in digital publishing. I'm a little frightened and daunted about how to start. I read about successful novelists with millions of downloads on Kindle. I hear people telling me that I need to exploit Facebook and Twitter, get a website, design a cover, sort out the ISBNs, get a following, generate interest, start a blog... It's like trying to jump on to a moving train.

Well, at least I've started a blog. But, as a wise friend stated, every blog needs a purpose. Otherwise why would anyone bother to follow it? So, ostensibly, this blog will be an idiot-proof guide on how to publish an e-book. There may be some self-indulgent stuff in here, too.