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The latest news from our projects

  • Crowdfunding? Was it good for you...

    An update for Independently publishing Solomon's Secrets

    Jul 26 2014

    I had a really enjoyable interview recently and it's come out just in time before the pledges close.

    In the interview I talk about my experience of crowdfunding, my books and how I've tackled the marketing of my work.

    It's a great listen, with some tips for anyone considering crowdfunding or looking for some promotional ideas - enjoy:

    http://elitrier.com/interview-with-author-amy-morse/

    Ps..Keep telling everyone! I only have 2 days left...

  • 5 days, £274 - so close...

    An update for Independently publishing Solomon's Secrets

    Jul 23 2014

    I have just 5 days to go and only £274 to raise - I'm so close!

    Thank you to everyone who's pledged so far!

    After months of writing blog posts and articles for free, speaking at events for free, hours of hard work put in by the Fundsurfer team (unpaid), hundreds of miles travelled campaigning to get some support, so much encouragement from friends and family - it would be really sad to stumble at this last hurdle.

    Solomon’s Secrets is the best thing I’ve ever written, it deserves to be published (OK, I know I’m biased) – see for yourself by reading extracts on my Idea’ism blog: http://ideaism.blogspot.co.uk/

    Yes, I can publish it with Amazon like I did with my first book, but what I'd really like to do is to support a local independent publisher in Bristol and have the opportunity to get my book stocked in bricks and mortar bookshops and not just Amazon.

    If you have been thinking about buying my book(s) but are waiting until it’s already published, I urge you to act now. With the help of the experts I can publish a better, more professional book and redistribute some of the money that would otherwise only go to Amazon. I can increase my reach as a writer and take my writing dreams to the next level.

    Here’s a picture of me looking suitably pathetic, just to tug your heart strings!

     

    Spread the word.

    Support a writer.

    Support local independent business.

    Be part of something awesome !

     

    Thank you x

     

  • We have reached our first £1,000!

    An update for Re:work Bristol

    Jul 21 2014

    We are running round Filwood Broadway doing our specially choreographed victory dance.

    Thank you for your generosity and support.

    Re:work

     

  • Week One.

    An update for Re:work Bristol

    Jul 18 2014

    Wow! It has been an exciting first week of our fund surfer campaign. We are really touched by people’s generosity.  Not only have we been surprized by the amount of pledges but also the general willingness to champion our appeal through social media and word of mouth.

    I foresee an emotional roller-coaster across the coming 59 days.

    Watch this space!

    Re:work.

  • Thank you for your support so far!

    An update for The Man's Hands - Darren Hodge's Music Video

    Jul 14 2014

    Hello everyone, and thanks for all the support and pledges you've given so far!

    There's still quite a way to go though - I need your help in spreading the word about my campaign and persuading people to donate.

    Fundsurfer has offered to extend my deadline by 14 days to achieve this, hopefully we can hit the target because we have gained some momentum in the last few weeks.

    So if you've already donated, please tell your friends to do the same, and if you haven't donated yet, then now's the time.

    I can't make this video without you!

    Thanks,
    Darren.

  • The Filming Continues

    An update for Protect our NHS: One Thousand Thank Yous

    Jul 8 2014

    This is just a quick update to reassure backers that we are still hard at it.  We have started on the edit of the material we had already shot and have filmed the rehearsal for The Big Sing - the Flash Choir which will be performing outside one of Bristol's hospitals later this month.  50 people came to the rehearsal and we're expecting a lot more singers on the day.  The song is an adaption of Ray Davies' Thank you for the Days' which we'll be singing to the NHS staff at the hospital.  The rehearsal sounded great with the voice parts arranged by one of the regions leading choir teachers.

    Thank you for the care,
    That endless care, that selfless care you gave me.
    I’m thinking of the care,
    I won’t forget a single day, believe me.

    I bless the Nurse,
    I bless the doctors and the staff believe me.
    And though I’m home,
    You’re with me every single day, believe me...

    More to come soon.

    Thanks once again,

    Steve

  • 70%...just a little more - and what you can do to help...

    An update for Independently publishing Solomon's Secrets

    Jun 26 2014

    Hi everyone

    Thanks for following the progress and backing me. I'm just over 70% there now, I just need a few more backers to make it happen!

    Meeting the publisher…

    I had a really good meeting with Silverwood books today to look at the various publishing options.

    I'm really keen to work with them and believe it could take my writing career to the next level, with a bit of extra help from the professionals.

    If I can't afford to showcase Bristol talent at a flashy launch event, I would at least like to support a local indie publisher instead of pumping more money into the coffers of Amazon and never getting into bookshops!

     

    Please pass it on to your contacts and help me to support them

     

    Here’s what you can do to encourage more people to back the project:

    (Pick and mix what works for you):

    Twitter

    Follow me on Twitter and I’ll follow you back:

    https://twitter.com/TomCatDesigns

    Facebook

    Pinterest

    Follow and share the Pinterest boards on the book:

    Here’s the board of actors I imagine as my characters:

    http://www.pinterest.com/amymorse184/solomons-secrets-characters/

    Here’s the board of research links that I sourced when writing the book:

    http://www.pinterest.com/amymorse184/solomons-secrets-research-links-and-images/

     

    Blog

    I’ve serialized the first few chapters of the book on my blog, so point people towards it and share it on your social media. Hopefully, people will like the segments they read and want to know more.

    http://ideaism.blogspot.co.uk/

     Fingers crossed I can make this happen, with your help

  • Thank you's and pass it on...

    An update for Independently publishing Solomon's Secrets

    Jun 16 2014

    SO CLOSE!

    Thanks to MisterGabs for being the latest to pledge.

    I've been playing with audio files today and have recorded the Prolgue. For a taste of things to come, have a listen on SoundCloud:

    https://soundcloud.com/amy-morse-2/solomons-secrets-prologue

    And if you like it and want to read some more, check out my blogsite wqhere I have been serializing the book:

    http://ideaism.blogspot.co.uk/

    I've been having fun with it and including lots of images on the blog or locations and actors.

    Pass the links on to your friends. If you know anyone who enjoys a good read or anyone who enjoys a bit of Indiana Jones style mystery, tell them about Solomon's Secrets.

    Thanks :)

  • Six weeks and a new goal

    An update for Independently publishing Solomon's Secrets

    Jun 15 2014

    Hi everyone and thanks again to those who have pledged so far. With the new adjusted target, I don't have far to go, so keep spreading the word.

    A big thank you to those that originally pledged for tickets to the event for being so generous and understanding now that it's not going ahead. You'll be the guests of honour at my new event, which I'll organise separately from the crowd fund.

    This project started with a book and somewhere along the way I lost focus. I need to concentrate on publishing the book.

    I've been in talks with a local publisher and I'm excited about working with them instead of Amazon. Amazon’s publishing platform has worked really well for me in the past and no doubt I'll use them again in the future but I'd like to try something different this time and get into some local bookshops.

    Much of the story of 'Solomon's Secrets' is set in Bristol so it seems like a natural fit. However, it is much more expensive and riskier to publish in this way. Here’s a breakdown of the costs:

     

    This week I have also been serializing Solomon’s Secrets on my blog so if you’d like a sneak preview of the book or know anyone who might be interested, take a look here:

    http://ideaism.blogspot.co.uk/

    Enjoy it, and thanks for helpoing me to get through this!

     

     

  • One Thousand Thank Yous to All Who Have Pledged - We've Hit Our Target

    An update for Protect our NHS: One Thousand Thank Yous

    Jun 6 2014

    With one day to go we've made it!  Still time for a few last pledges if you have any friends who would like to join us in making this film really fly.  As you know we've already started shooting and I'll keep reporting back as the film nears completion.  There's a big day's filming on July 16th when a flash choir of up to 100 people will be singing to thank the NHS outside one of Bristol's biggest hospitals.  Anyone who wants to come along and join in and be filmed please email protectournhs@gmail.com for details of the song and rehearsal dates.  One thousand thanks to you all, Steve