While Fabrizio was writing The Unity Shaders Bible back in 2021, we asked ourselves a crucial question: How can we know if what we’re writing is actually useful for readers?
From an author’s perspective, it’s always a challenge to predict whether a book will hit the mark. So, we decided to take a bold step: we released the first edition of the book completely for free—nearly 80 pages. This decision turned out to be a game-changer. We immediately started receiving valuable errata reports from readers, which helped us improve the book in real time. The first official sales began on September 11th of that same year.
Fun fact: The very first Jettelly supporters were Taneli Nyyssönen, David Jesús Ville Salazar, and Carlos Aldair Roman Balbuena. We’ll never forget that!
This Was the Beginning of Our Publishing Structure.
Since then, we've polished the process into four clear stages:
- Preview ONLY: Browse the first pages for free and see if the book fits your needs.
- Pre-Order: Get the book at a lower price. This also creates your Jettelly account so you can receive all future updates for free.
- In Development: Participate in shaping the book! Report errata, suggest improvements, and if you’re one of the first 1,000 supporters, your name will appear in the Special Thanks section (perfect for collectors).
- Finished: Once the book is complete and no more updates are needed, we print it!
What Are the Benefits of Publishing by Chapter?
Books written this way are just… better. They’re more accurate, more focused, and they give readers what they actually need—because you can help shape the content as we go.
Readers love revisiting new updates, contributing to the book’s development, and even showing off their names in the early supporter list. It's a dynamic, community-driven way to make technical books more meaningful.
Ready to See What We’re Building?
Curious? Check out our current books in development! You might find the exact topic you’ve been wanting to explore—and if not, send us a suggestion. Who knows? It could be our next release.
Also be sure to check out The Godot Shader Bundle and The Technical Artist Bundle!
Also be sure to check out The Godot Shader Bundle and The Technical Artist Bundle!
Jettelly wishes you success in your professional carrer!
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