Volume One is Available Now!
I’m thrilled to announce that The Big Book of Spam, Volume One: Subject Lines is now available at Amazon.com and BookSurge.com!
- Paperback: 176 pages
- Publisher: BookSurge Publishing
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1439204985
- ISBN-13: 978-1439204986
- Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
I couldn’t be more excited! Once I take care of some family obligations this week I’ll be putting together some great promotional items - contests, giveaways, and much more. Please, feel free to leave comments here on the site and at the bookseller sites. I want to know what you think!
And of course, I can’t close without mentioning that I’m still on the lookout for more spam - there’s a Volume Two to consider! The address is bbos@thebigbookofspam.com - spam me, baby!
Approval Granted, Countdown Commencing
I received the second proof copy of Volume One: Subject Lines this morning, and it’s perfect! I’ve approved the book in the BookSurge system, and I’m told that the book will now propagate to the BookSurge bookstore, Amazon.com, AbeBooks.com and Alibris.com within 1-2 weeks and BooksinPrint.com and GlobalBooksinPrint.com within 2-3 weeks. Naturally, I’ll be keeping an eye on these sources daily so I can announce when it’s available to the public!
Big thanks to everyone that gave me such great feedback last week at Affiliate Summit in Boston. Your enthusiasm and encouragement were fantastic!
The Proof Copy Arrives!
Unbelievably, my first author proof copy of Volume One: Subject Lines was delivered by UPS this morning. I was notified just two days ago, in late afternoon no less, that the proof would be printed and shipped.
BookSurge pwns.
I’m thoroughly impressed with the quality of the printing - it’s absolutely flawless. Due to a mix-up on my end, the barcode was not added to the back cover. I thought they would do it automatically, but I was supposed to let them know that the barcode placement was to be done by them (rather than me creating it and inserting it into the back cover myself). I called Nicole, one of my BookSurge managers, and cleared it up very easily. We decided that as long as they’re going to run off another proof (with the barcode in place), I might take the opportunity to tweak a few things. I decided to tighten up the text on the back cover slightly, just to move it off the edges a bit more. I also adjusted the brightness/contrast on a few of the interior images that I hadn’t realized would print a little on the dark side.
The new files were just uploaded, and if BookSurge keeps impressing me as much as they have been, I should have a new proof copy early next week. I fully expect that I’ll approve that copy, given the nature of the changes I made this morning.
BookSurge Continues to Impress
BookSurge is really on the ball! I received this in my email just a few minutes ago:
Status Update: Physical Proof is Being Created
The BookSurge internal review of your book is complete. Your physical proof is being printed and will be shipped to the address listed in your BookSurge account within five business days for your final review and approval.
Follow the steps below to approve your physical proof and make your book available for purchase.
1. Log in to your online GPS account.
2. Click on “Books in Process” from the GPS main navigation bar (the red stripe running across the top of the screen).
3. Click the silver checkmark under the words “Approve Physical Proof.”Your book will then achieve print ready status in the BookSurge system and will soon appear for sale through BookSurge’s various distribution channels.
If you are dissatisfied with your physical proof and do not wish to approve it, you may be able to submit corrections or resubmit files, depending on your book submission type. Follow the on-screen instructions to reject your physical proof. Please note that any changes or corrections will be subject to the applicable fees.
Please contact your account manager with any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
BookSurge
Absolutely fantastic. Great service, just great.
Big Book of Spam News: August 4, 2008
Just recieved the following in my email:
Status Update: Your Book Has Moved to Imposition
Your book has moved to the next phase of the bookmaking process, known as imposition. During this phase, we will create print files for your book and ensure those files print properly. The timeline for this process is approximately seven business days.
Please contact your account manager if you have any questions regarding this or any part of the bookmaking process.
Sincerely,
BookSurge
Fantastic! BookSurge continues to impress me. I uploaded the book file this past Friday, so either they’re working weekends or they’re just really fast!
Volume One is Uploaded!
The Big Book of Spam, Volume One: Subject Lines has been uploaded to BookSurge, along with the book cover! After some additional editing that I hadn’t counted on, it’s finally uploaded and BookSurge can begin to go through it and make sure it meets all the publication criteria. I can’t say how quickly or slowly that process will go, but I’ve been told that it should be about two weeks, give or take.
On a related note, the Subject Line of the Week feature returns today! I’ll be publishing new Subject Lines of the Week every Friday, and the Spam of the Month feature will be making a comeback on September 1st.
Volume One News and Book Cover Sneak Peek
I just got off the phone with Nicole Briggs, one of my BookSurge account managers, and one of the nicest people I’ve dealt with on the phone lately.
Before a book can go on sale at a place like Amazon or Barnes & Noble, it needs an ISBN [wikipedia] number. The ISBN for The Big Book of Spam, Volume One has now been requested and should be assigned tomorrow! Once I get that number in my email, I can plug it into my copyright page, and upload the book files for review.
Once the book files are uploaded, BookSurge will check to make sure everything is formatted correctly, then send me an author review copy for approval. Assuming no changes need to be made, I’ll approve it and the book should be up for sale at Amazon in about two weeks!
Here’s a look at the book cover - click to enlarge:
It’s Done - The Big Book of Spam: Volume One, is Done
I have one task left, and that’s to complete the back of the book cover. The interior is 100%, not-going-to-change done. The book cover will, if all goes according to plan, be completed tomorrow morning (okay, later today, given that it’s 1:40a.m.).
I need to call my contact at BookSurge on Monday to ask about getting my ISBN number (which they give me), then it’s upload time. After that, the ball is in their court. They’re going to check my book files to make sure everything is formatted correctly, with all the images and fonts embedded and all the i’s dotted and t’s crossed. I’ll be asking Zach on Monday how long that typically takes and hopefully have an estimated purchase date to share!
It’s done!
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Volume One: Subject Lines Available Now!
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