We discovered a file which had a list of things we would do differently from the second to the third edition which we wrote just after finishing the 2nd ed. It said “make sure leave enough time to do index takes longer then you think. I didn’t know if i should have laughed or started crying when I read that. Duh. If only we had listened to ourselves. Anyway it is done now and it only took 3 days. Still lots more to do but we are getting through our list fast. Maybe it will be at the printers by mid nov?
Checking the index is the most tedious thing I have done in ages. Can’t wait to finish but I am still only at C. It is going to be a long day.
So we have passed it off to Lucy so now we have a few small things to do while she goes over it. A few facts still to check and some production issues. The end is nearer.
Had a lovely time with Lucy in the park discussing our book and life. What a difference a sunny October day makes.
First round of proofing is done and now we need to tidy the book up before giving it to our main editor Lucy. Getting closer! Maybe it will be ready to got the printers by the end of the month.
so the first round of proofing is almost done. Need to take in the changes then do it all again. The end is closer but it still feels a long way off. Even though we have given ourselves more time it still feels a bit of a rush.
I am beginning to get more conservative in my numbers for the print run. Global credit crunch and airlines going bust making it more expensive to travel. Need to sit down with a bottle of Rioja and chew this one over, maybe Navarra to save a few euros.