Chris Bennett

Here’s what’s been happening with my memoir since I last posted in my blog.

1. Received testimonials from three beta readers.
2. Organising testimonials from two other beta readers who have high profiles – both live in Fitzroy.
3. Currently organising a date, time, and location for a book launch in Fitzroy. I’ll let you know when this is confirmed.
4. Expecting a proof copy of the memoir from my design and layout person within a week.
5. The printing of the book is expected in the next few weeks.

I was asked recently what are you are going to do with yourself once you publish your memoir? I said,’ ‘Work on my next memoir’. I’ve already sketched an outline and it covers the years 1969-1989.

There’s always something happening!

Footnote: A beta reader is someone who reads a book manuscript and provides feedback to the author.

Image courtesy of Franco Antonio Giovanella via Unsplash.

My memoir is in the final stages of being published after a very hectic 2022.

This year I focused on getting it done as I was fortunate to have time to do so. It was certainly easier to write in stretches of days as opposed to snatching time here and there over the past eleven years.

I’ve already started my second memoir by preparing an outline in my journal, and intend to spend at least two days a week next year writing it. By the end of 2023 I hope to have a reasonably cohesive narrative, which will be fine tuned for publication in 2024.

Why am I writing a second memoir?

Because my readers of the first memoir told me they wanted to know what happened next and I’m silly enough to follow their advice. 🙂

Image courtesy of Jess Bailey via Unsplash.

My proofreading tools for the memoir. I’ll do a few runs before handing it over to a professional copy editor.