Pretty close to on-schedule, the editing and proofreader are completed and all materials have been sent to the book printer! This keeps us on track for shipping the books out in August and I'll be sure to share videos of the proofs when they arrive! Soon, the printer will send me digital proofs, followed by physical proofs. After that, I will give the go ahead to print everything!
If you were unable to purchase the book in the campaign or know someone who'd still be interested in pre-ordering, here's the store for that: https://masked-magic-trilogy.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders
In the mean-time, here's a preview of some of the file setups I've put together to make these books as beautiful as possible:
On this first one, you can see the full-cover design with a lot of extra art beyond what you typically see as the cover. This is to make sure the French-Fold dust jacket looks its best:
This second file it for what. we call "spot UV," which is a shiny layer that adds another dimension to the experience of holding and turning the book in person:
It will be exciting to see it all come together.
Thanks again for your support and let me know if you have any questions!
This is also where you'll pay for shipping, add any additional goodies you'd like, and enter your address so you can get your books.
In the meantime, here are some updates.
My proofreaders are helping to edit out the typos an mistake in preparation to send the books to the printers at the beginning of May.
Book 2 = 90%
Book 3 = 60%
I've now completed all six Gold Supporter illustrations for the books.
Please join me in celebrating these wonderfully supportive people. I'm grateful for all of you and recognize the extra level of support these people give to my creative journey and efforts to make life-changing, beautiful, and playful entertainment.
This last image was request by the winner of the Gold Supporter Competition announced early in the campaign. Rebecca Wiser won, but being my spouse, thought it would be extra fun to feature her wonderfully supportive father. He supports me as if I were his own son. His dream since he was nine was ... to be a grandpa!
Thank you for believing in the vision of what this Trilogy aims to become, along with all my full feature film pitch line-up aims to become!
Congrats! We collectively funded the two sequels to continue the funny, deeply meaningful, and in some cases life-changing Masked Magic Trilogy!
Surveys are the method we use to get your shipping addresses, add shipping costs, and give you the opportunity to add a few goodies if you'd like. They should be coming in two weeks and will need to be done asap. :)
If you have any questions before then, please let us know!
Thanks, ~Scott Wiser
As mentioned in the last email, we unlocked the 2nd Sticker Sheet!
Strategies to Get there: 1. Pre-order the books if you haven't already. 2. Convince another friend to buy. 3. Scott will begin to run paid ads on Monday.
