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0 replies on “Tom Gauld”
Hi! I asked the social media question a while back.
I have a professional editor working on my manuscript right now and I'm trying to keep my creative energy up while I wait for feedback.
During this time I've created some drawings, maps, and renderings of things from the story. Do you think these supplemental materials add value when trying to find an agent?
I thought about creating a spoiler filled companion blog to hold this stuff, but my test readers told me the full color maps were important to understanding the story. What do you think the best way is to get this sort of bonus content out there?
I also made a playlist of what I used to keep the headspace for certain characters, which I thought about putting on Spotify. Is that too indulgent?
If you keep threatening me with a clown post I'll keep throwing out questions, clowns are scary!