The Home Stretch: Putting It All Together

We’re finally there!  We can’t stop now.  We have to Go! Go! Go!!

So this is the home stretch people!  All the illustrations are done; learning activities in place, non-fiction facts in place, etc., and getting ready to undergo one final edit.  What we’re doing now is putting it all together.  If any of you have self published, especially via CreateSpace [CS] (as they are the only POD I’ve dealt with), then you know the headaches of formatting and making sure to follow publishing requirements.  One may find answers within the CS community and research online, but do not expect to find any assistance from the CS support staff, unless you are willing to pay their fees.

So here’s what’s left of this final phase:

1. Ensure the illustrations, body text, learning activities, the front matter and back matter are exactly where we want and that they are in accordance with CS recommendations and requirements.  
2. Generate a PDF file of the book and do a test through CS’ Interior Reviewer
3. Implement/correct any formatting and/or style errors indicated by the Interior Reviewer
4. Submit to CS for their review and await feedback
5. Implement feedback from CS and return updated proof to CS 
6. Give the greenlight, and 
7. VOILA!  We’re published!