book update 1
Okay guys. Instead of posting every update on a chapter of Progressive Education, I will just link back to a blog post that should answer all your questions. This one will address all of the questions I have recieved thus far, but if you continue to have questions I won't mind answering them at all.
Okay. My first concern with this book was - as several pointed out - legality. I do not under any circumstances want to be sued for defamation of EXO or any SM artist. I have been consulting extensively with a lawyer on this matter, as I want to protect myself from lawsuits. As far as I have understood, as long as I include a disclaimer with the book stating that it's a work of fiction and so on and so forth, I should be okay legally. Still, I'm a little nervous so I've been playing with the idea of changing the names of the characters. This is something I don't want to do, but if it will protect me from lawsuits I may have to. What are your thoughts on this? Also, I hope it goes without saying that anyone who purchases a copy of this book will be discreet with it. If you get to meet EXO, for the love of god don't take the book and have them sign it or anything. And I'd appreciate it if my readers wouldn't announce it elsewhere other than my page. You can link to me, obviously, but I would prefer no one to do 'promotions' or whatever for me.
Several of you said that you wanted a copy of the book but expressed concern that you lived too far away for shipping. If you want a copy of this book, I wouldn't let that stop you. I am American, as I'm sure most of you know, and therefore can easily ship anywhere in the US (Europe and South America shouldn't be too hefty of a price either). But, as you probably already know if you read my writing, I am moving to Korea. In less than a month, actually. So I will also be able to ship from Korea to elsewhere in Asia, which will cut down on shipping costs. So please don't be too concerned about it. If you'd like a copy, we can most likely work it out.
As for the bonus chapters. Most people seemed to want to leave the bonus chapters where they are, which I agree with. I feel that if I just bundle all the bonus chapters at the end, without the context of the story, they could get confusing and less interesting. So my solution is this: I will leave the bonus chapters within the story as they are with distinct markers to differentiate them for bonus chapters. There will be a big label at the top that says BONUS CHAPTER and then underneath it will either say 'could have been' or 'behind closed doors.' Could have been will refer to bonus chapters that do not take place in the story. For example, the foursome scene with Kyungsoo, Jongin, Luhan, and Sehun or the scene where Suho and Tao sleep together. These are just little scnearious that I wanted to write - or readers asked for - but don't actually go in the story. The other subheading, behind closed doors, indicates scenes that do actually happen in the story but, as they are not told from Kyungsoo's perspective, aren't integral to the story line. That way you can easily skip over bonus chapters that have nothing to do with the story, the could have beens, and go back and read them if you so wish. What do you guys think about this solution?
I've gotten several ideas for covers - thank you to those that have submitted! - and also some fanart - thanks to you guys too! - but I'm always looking for more. I'm thinking warm colors but something simple - not too busy or loud. When coming up with covers, I also have to think about copywrite on photographs. But please keep sending in the ideas! I love them! <333
When it comes time to sign up for the book, I will create another blog post and let you know where to send your order and how to pay for it. I am thinking of using paypal, as that is secure and widely accessible to anyone. If you don't have a paypal account and can't create one, I am willing to work with you. When the time comes, I will give you guys an email address. There will be a form to fill out that you will email me and I will add you to the list that way.
Another thing several people mentioned was an electronic copy - like for an e-reader or kindle or ipad etc. This is actually a really good idea as well and I'm looking into it, but I don't have the details on that yet. I would still have to charge for an electronic version, but again I don't know the specifics yet. I will let you guys know when I do ^^
Okay, so this seems to be about it. I think I've addressed most of the questions/concerns you guys had. If there is still anything that is unclear or you still have questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to let me know. Also, please leave feedback! I'd love to know your thoughts on this!
Thanks guys! And as always, thanks for reading and being so amazing!
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