March 28, 2010
Slowly but surely
Filed under: Coming Home ebook,Kiss of Death — PD Martin @ 6:47 am
Well, the final chapter of Coming Home has been extremely slow-going. This was mostly because I found it hard to block out dedicated time to finish the final chapter – I haven’t been working weekends so I’ve literally only had a few hours here and there to spend on Coming Home. And I think I almost collapsed in a heap after making the first 11 deadlines (for the first 11 chapters)!
However, I’ve finally finished, finally written “THE END” in bold capital letters on the last page. Phew! Now it’s time to start the editorial process – first me, then a professional editor.
I’m also investigating cover design and page layout templates/software programs. This stuff is usually organised by my publishers, so it’s all new for me and a little overwhelming. I am getting there, but the final PDF definitely won’t be available on the original ‘advertised’ date of 2 April. I’ve revised the schedule to 10 May. Apologies to everyone who’s anxiously waiting to find out whodunit.
In the past couple of weeks I’ve also been working on US edits for Kiss of Death, which is due out in North America on 1 August – only fours months to go! These edits are generally minor things, although they are more significant than just changing colour to color and organisation to organization.
Different editors will invariably pick up different things and so my US editors have pointed out some minor mistakes (like getting a day wrong), made suggested cuts throughout plus earmarked a few queries that have led to small additions on my part. I’ve actioned all of these and now have the final page proofs sitting in my inbox for review. That’s my task for this week, before editing Coming Home.
Thanks again to everyone who voted and took part in Coming Home. It’s been an intense ride and I hope you’ve enjoyed it!
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I can assure you that my nails are all wrecked from clinging to the cliff hanger waiting to find out if I am right in who I think did it!!!! So instead I have spread the picnic rug and am now sitting on top of the cliff looking at the view and sipping wine – a much more civilized way to be on tenterhooks
Comment by sally906 from Oz — March 28, 2010 @ 7:44 pm
OK, just so we’ve got this right! I’m 6 weeks out from my daughter’s wedding [350 guests], half way through a root canal [‘Sorry Lorraine, but this needs a specialist!’], people about to descend on me from every state but SA, and I need to wait LONGER!!!!! Phillipa, I don’t know that I can hang on much longer…..I’m off to find sally906 with her cliff and wine!
Comment by Lorraine — March 29, 2010 @ 4:06 am
I know, I’m cruel. And Lorraine…it doesn’t sound to me like you have TIME to read an extra chapter
It’s a long chapter too!
Comment by PD Martin — March 29, 2010 @ 4:54 am
Glad to hear that the US KoD is on track. I was considering moving to Oz just so I could read it now. More Sophie, please!
Comment by Jenny — March 29, 2010 @ 7:48 pm
great post as usual!
Comment by MarkSpizer — May 3, 2010 @ 6:57 am