We are getting so much closer to having a book on the shelves! I recently received the below timeline for the final phase of getting the book finished, and I’m happy to say we are a little ahead of schedule even though ultimately we are behind the schedule I originally thought we would have.

I had to take the picture below a few times. I love the wall hanging you see in the background, but the first few times I attempted my book selfie I only captured the part of the wall hanging that said ‘give up’ and I thought that might not be appropriate for the picture of me holding the book I’ve dreamt about for so many years!

Thank you to those who have been following my journey and who have supported me. I am anxious to share the book with all of you!

Cover Design

√ Designer to provide client with cover samples for review {10/14/16}
√ Client to review layout and provide designer feedback {10/17/16}
√ Designer to make adjustments and approve {10/18/16}
√ Client to review cover adjustments and approve {10/19/16}
√ Designer completes layout per approved sample {10/20/16}

Interior Layout/Formatting

√ Designer to provide client with interior layout samples {10/21/16}
√ Client to review layout and provide designer feedback {10/24/16}
√ Designer to make adjustments per client request {10/25/16}
√ Client to review adjustments and approve {10/26/16}
√ Designer completes layout per approved sample {10/28/16}
√ Interior loose proof review {11/4/16}

Proof Manufacturing

√ Proof manufactured for Client review {11/8/16}
√ Proof provided to Client for review {11/9/16} RECEIVED 11/3/16 AND IT LOOKS AMAZING!! (if I do say so myself)
Client reviews and provides feedback {11/10/16}
Modifications made to Layout {11/11/16}
Proof approved {11/14/16}

Book Manufacturing

Book production begins {11/15/16}
Book production finalized {11/22/16}

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5/8/23 – moved from website SayNoToKids.com