Latest from the Creator
PROJECT UPDATE
A. A. Rubin
CREATOR
2 days ago
Project Update: A Long Overdue Update
Backers,
I apologize for the lack of recent updates. Rest assured we are working toward fulfilment as hard as we can.
This has been a rough summer both personally and professionally, but things are progressing, even if it is not as quickly as we would like.
The ebook proof is in the final stages of formatting. Once it is finished and approved, we will move to fulfil digital rewards quickly. I will send another update at that point, and lock orders and charge cards immediately thereafter.
We have been going back and forth with Ingram Spark regarding the physical book (which is not unusual), and this has delayed production to some degree. We want to provide the highest quality book and we need to make sure Sara's art is presented as intended. We are looking at end of August/Beginning of September for fulfilment at this point.
Some good news: I have upgraded the stickers for those of you who receive them as part of your reward package. Sara and Mike did an amazing job on the stickers, and, because of recent turmoil in the custom sticker industry, I was able to score a special deal at Vinyl Discord, so the stickers will be 3-inch, high quality vinyl stickers.
I have also received the physical posters for those of you who backed that tier. The poster Mike designed using my words and Sara's art is beautiful, and Catprint did an amazing job printing them. I can't wait to get them to you.
I will send another update as soon as the ebook has been approved and digital fulfilment can begin. I hope that will happen later this week.
In the meantime, PLEASE FILL OUT THE SURVEY if you have not already done so. 79 percent of you already have, but their are still a few stragglers.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Best regards,
Ari, Sara, and Mike
I apologize for the lack of recent updates. Rest assured we are working toward fulfilment as hard as we can.
This has been a rough summer both personally and professionally, but things are progressing, even if it is not as quickly as we would like.
The ebook proof is in the final stages of formatting. Once it is finished and approved, we will move to fulfil digital rewards quickly. I will send another update at that point, and lock orders and charge cards immediately thereafter.
We have been going back and forth with Ingram Spark regarding the physical book (which is not unusual), and this has delayed production to some degree. We want to provide the highest quality book and we need to make sure Sara's art is presented as intended. We are looking at end of August/Beginning of September for fulfilment at this point.
Some good news: I have upgraded the stickers for those of you who receive them as part of your reward package. Sara and Mike did an amazing job on the stickers, and, because of recent turmoil in the custom sticker industry, I was able to score a special deal at Vinyl Discord, so the stickers will be 3-inch, high quality vinyl stickers.
I have also received the physical posters for those of you who backed that tier. The poster Mike designed using my words and Sara's art is beautiful, and Catprint did an amazing job printing them. I can't wait to get them to you.
I will send another update as soon as the ebook has been approved and digital fulfilment can begin. I hope that will happen later this week.
In the meantime, PLEASE FILL OUT THE SURVEY if you have not already done so. 79 percent of you already have, but their are still a few stragglers.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Best regards,
Ari, Sara, and Mike
PROJECT UPDATE
A. A. Rubin
CREATOR
about 2 months ago
Project Update: Final Edits In
Dear Backers,
I just approved the final edits and am beginning to the process of uploading the book to the printer. We still have a few steps to go to complete the publishing process, but this is a big step. We should be able to fulfill by mid/late summer.
Once the book is uploaded, we will no longer be able to change orders. Please make sure to fill out your surveys if you haven’t done so already. We’ll be locking orders and charging cards by the middle of next week.
We’re really close to getting this book to you, and are so excited that you’ll soon be able to read it.
Best,
Ari, Sara, and Mike
I just approved the final edits and am beginning to the process of uploading the book to the printer. We still have a few steps to go to complete the publishing process, but this is a big step. We should be able to fulfill by mid/late summer.
Once the book is uploaded, we will no longer be able to change orders. Please make sure to fill out your surveys if you haven’t done so already. We’ll be locking orders and charging cards by the middle of next week.
We’re really close to getting this book to you, and are so excited that you’ll soon be able to read it.
Best,
Ari, Sara, and Mike
PROJECT UPDATE
A. A. Rubin
CREATOR
3 months ago
Project Update: Please fill out you survey
Backers,
As of this morning, 59 percent of you have filled out your surveys. If you are among that percentage, thank you. If you are in the other 41 percent, please take a moment and fill it out. You've probably received multiple emails from Backerkit with the link.
Edits are moving into the final stages, and soon, orders will lock, so it's important that all the surveys are filled out before we move from production to fulfillment.
Best,
Ari, Sara, and Mike
As of this morning, 59 percent of you have filled out your surveys. If you are among that percentage, thank you. If you are in the other 41 percent, please take a moment and fill it out. You've probably received multiple emails from Backerkit with the link.
Edits are moving into the final stages, and soon, orders will lock, so it's important that all the surveys are filled out before we move from production to fulfillment.
Best,
Ari, Sara, and Mike
PROJECT UPDATE
A. A. Rubin
CREATOR
3 months ago
Project Update: S is for Surveys/P is for Preorders
Dear Backers,
Just a quick note to remind you that, as of yesterday, all of you should have have received your survey. Please fill out the survey in a timely manner so that we can get your books to you without delay!
The other big new this week is that the preorder shop is now open. If you know anyone who might want a book, but who missed out on the campaign, please direct them to:
https://the-awful-alphabet.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders.
All our best,
Ari, Sara, and Mike
Just a quick note to remind you that, as of yesterday, all of you should have have received your survey. Please fill out the survey in a timely manner so that we can get your books to you without delay!
The other big new this week is that the preorder shop is now open. If you know anyone who might want a book, but who missed out on the campaign, please direct them to:
https://the-awful-alphabet.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders.
All our best,
Ari, Sara, and Mike
PROJECT UPDATE
A. A. Rubin
CREATOR
3 months ago
Project Update: S is for Surveys--The Awful Alphabet Project Update
Dear Backers,
Thank you, again, for making this campaign such a huge success. By now, your credit card should have been charged, and you should be awaiting your survey (more on that below). Most of the payments went through, but if your was one of the few that didn't, there's still time to update your information.
I've started the process of sending the surveys. I sent the "smoke test" this morning, which means 5 percent of you will have already received your survey by the time you read this. The purpose of the smoke test is to test the surveys before they go out to the majority of backers, so that any issues can be identified and resolved before the rest of them go out. The 5 percent is chosen by Backerkit, so I don't know who they (you?) are, but if if you've already received the survey, fill it out, and, if you see any issues, please let me know.
The rest of you will receive your surveys on Monday (assuming there are no major issues with the smoke test). It is important for you to fill out the survey, to confirm your order and shipping, and to add on any items you wish.
In the meantime, we are entering final edits on the book. Mike and Sara are working through the scan to make sure the colors are perfect, and, once they're done, I'll be doing my final proofread of the book. After that, it's off to the printer, and then to you.
Thank you, again, for supporting out campaign. We can't wait to get The Awful Alphabet into your hands.
Sicnerely,
Ari (for Sara and Mike)
Thank you, again, for making this campaign such a huge success. By now, your credit card should have been charged, and you should be awaiting your survey (more on that below). Most of the payments went through, but if your was one of the few that didn't, there's still time to update your information.
I've started the process of sending the surveys. I sent the "smoke test" this morning, which means 5 percent of you will have already received your survey by the time you read this. The purpose of the smoke test is to test the surveys before they go out to the majority of backers, so that any issues can be identified and resolved before the rest of them go out. The 5 percent is chosen by Backerkit, so I don't know who they (you?) are, but if if you've already received the survey, fill it out, and, if you see any issues, please let me know.
The rest of you will receive your surveys on Monday (assuming there are no major issues with the smoke test). It is important for you to fill out the survey, to confirm your order and shipping, and to add on any items you wish.
In the meantime, we are entering final edits on the book. Mike and Sara are working through the scan to make sure the colors are perfect, and, once they're done, I'll be doing my final proofread of the book. After that, it's off to the printer, and then to you.
Thank you, again, for supporting out campaign. We can't wait to get The Awful Alphabet into your hands.
Sicnerely,
Ari (for Sara and Mike)
