Even though my publisher has given me a December 18 deadline, my goal is to have everything ready to send off to her on December 4 — one month from today.
Here’s the list:
- complete and merged manuscript
- cover photos
- photos for inside the book
- photos of me
- copy for the paper back cover
- copy for the hardback dust jacket
Here’s what’s left to do:
- finish creating almost-final chapters. I have four left to go
- have the almost-final version reviewed front to back
- incorporate last review comments if I so choose
- merge and copy-edit the final document
- finish picking out photos for the body of the book
- have my photo taken
- write the cover and dust jacket copy
Sound daunting?
Well, I’m a deadline-oriented person. I have no doubt I will get it all finished — on time.
Wow! That sounds exciting not daunting! Good luck with it all! :o)
Congratulations! How exciting! Can’t wait to read your book. Best of luck with your to-do list 🙂