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PROJECT UPDATE
RANNE
CREATOR
15+ projects backed in 2024
14 days ago
Project Update: PDF Status, Timeline, and a Backer Question
Hey, everyone.
I wanted to send out a real update because it has been too long, and because there is finally something concrete to say:
The pre-copyedit PDF is ready.
The pre-copyedit PDF is ready.
That does not mean the final PDF is ready yet, but it does mean the full project has been assembled into a readable, playable draft. The text is there, the structure is there, the bones are finally where they need to be.
The next step is copyediting, which is currently planned for mid-June, and after that the book will move into layout.
A couple of important changes on that front: I have brought on a new editor and a new layout designer to help get this over the finish line properly. I’m really excited about both, and I think the final book is going to be much stronger for it. I'll name them later but they are both incredibly talented people to add to the roster of already amazing folks that have done work to elevate my words.
About the delay
I also want to be upfront again: this project has been delayed pretty badly, and that is on me.
Some of it was first-time creator stuff. Some of it was me not understanding how many holes would need to be plugged between “cool idea with a lot of pieces” and “finished book that people paid money for.” Some of it was school and just not having the mental bandwidth to keep pushing the project forward at the speed I wanted.
But at the end of the day, I am the person responsible for the timeline, and I fumbled that part. I’m sorry for that.
I do want to say thank you, though. Seriously. People have been patient and encouraging even while I’ve been slower than I should have been, and I do not take that lightly. I know this is a small weird casino space-horror zine and not a heart transplant, but you still backed it with real money and real trust. I appreciate that.
A question for backers
Because the pre-copyedit PDF is now ready, I wanted to ask what people would prefer:
The current draft is readable and playable, but it is not edited, it has no final art/layout, and it will absolutely have rough edges. Think “ashcan / workprint / here is the thing before it gets cleaned up,” not “finished digital reward.”
So the question is:
Would you like me to release the pre-edited, no-art PDF to backers now, or would you rather wait until the edited and laid-out PDF is ready?
I’m leaning toward making it available for anyone who wants it, while being very clear that it is not the final version. But I also don’t want to dump a rough draft into people’s hands if most folks would rather wait for the proper book especially since everyone has been patiently waiting already (whats a little while longer?).
So please vote in the poll (leave a comment) below:
Poll options:
- Send the pre-edited PDF ASAP. I want to read/play the rough version.
- I’d rather wait for the edited and laid-out PDF.
- Either is fine. Do what makes the most sense.
Current timeline:
As of now, the rough sequence looks like this:
- Pre-copyedit PDF: Ready now
- Copyediting: Planned for mid-June
- Layout: After copyedit
- Final PDF: After layout and review
- Print/fulfillment: After final PDF, final checks, and any needed corrections
I do not want to throw out a fake-hard date and then have to eat my hat later like some sort of cursed carnival trick, so I’m keeping this as the actual production order rather than promising a specific finish date right now. But the big difference from previous updates is that this is no longer floating around as a pile of unfinished pieces. The project is assembled and moving into the cleanup/finalization stage.
That is a very good place to finally be.
Thank you all again for sticking with me. I know the delay is frustrating, and I appreciate the patience more than I can probably say without sounding like I’m trying to win an Oscar in the comments.
More soon.
Thanks, all.
-RANNE
-RANNE
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Lot of radio silence here. What update for you have for your backer?
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PDFs were supposed to be coming in 30 to 60 days, 90 ish days ago. I've seen no sign either in my email or the pledge manager. We're coming up quickly on being a year late from the initial promised delivery after being told that writing was complete. An update and an estimated timeline would be appreciated.
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