One more peek

I just downloaded the final proofs from the printer this morning. I went through the files and didn't catch any mistakes in the text. I hope there aren't any more typos. About four people went through the manuscript for that very reason.

I think there's enough bleed that we don't have to worry about trimming pages and ending up with white space, but I've asked my illustrator and graphic designer just to do one last check. I'll most likely sign off on the proofs this weekend and then the printer will prepare the plates on Tuesday. My illustrator visits the plant on Wednesday for the press check. And after that, it's just a matter of keeping my fingers crossed that nothing goes wrong on the printing end of things.

I had a blast putting the book together. I learned a lot, which is always a good reason to try something new. Would I do it again? Ask me in six months when I know if I've sold enough to make back my investment. Self-publishing isn't for the faint of heart.