Looks like we made it. Well, another eight hours will tell the tale. What’re eight hours anyway? We did forty-eight before today, so this will be a snap. (Unless you are hanging by a frayed rope over the Grand Canyon)
Interesting week. I had to get another proof for My GRL. It seemed when I went to print stage there was a setting which I had not double checked. It was in the style set up under “normal.” For some reason, the default .o5 indent reestablished itself even though aI had set it a zero. Well, this is all too boring so let me say that when the proof arrived, I was stunned. I had to go back and redo the setup. I didn’t want to take a chance again, so I created a new document. Long story short I’m waiting for the new proof. If it is still messed up I will go ahead and launch the kindle version and follow with the paper edition since the turn around time is too long to make the March 1 date.
I’m telling you all this so that you will not even think of launching a paper edition without getting a proof copy first. This would have been a major embarrassment, and at this stage of life, I can’t afford much more.
Today’s JohnKu talks about checking your work. I hope you have a great weekend.
Double Check by John W. Howell © 2017
Measure twice cut once,
Advice born out of error . . .
Why then the short rope?
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What a headache…but you figured it out and are doing it. Bravo for that. “Why the short rope?” Good question…and very clever JohnKu. 🙂
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Have a Great Weekend John.
Hugs
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Thanks, David. You as well. 🙂
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Ugh…sorry to hear about your difficulties, John. It did result in a great JohnKu for you. 🙂 Happy Friday! Phew!
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That is the super half full way of looking at it. Thanks, Jill. Happy weekend! 🙂
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The devil is in the details, isn’t it. Try not to let it get you down, John. Wishing you a fabulous Friday. Mega hugs.
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Thanks, Teagan. Fantastic Friday to you. I hope you are looking forward to President’s Day. Hugs 🙂
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Pos-i-lutely! I lose my telework day, but at least I don’t have to be tied to Mordor at all that day! 😀 More hugs.
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Yes. You can actually of outside. YAY.
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Good advice. Sorry the proof didn’t come back and hope it’s all fixed. At least it’s the weekend.
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You have that correct. (you can tell I’ve been editing) Thanks, Charles.
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Ah, editing. The fun part of the process.
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UGH. *crossed eyed look*
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Great JohnKu, good sir. Aren’t paperback preparations the bane of our existence as authors! E-books are such a breeze!
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I know right? I have no hair left. 😀 Thanks, John
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Good luck with it all, John – both versions! 🙂
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Thanks, Jan. Version one will be pulled by the publisher. 🙂
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Oh, you have plenty of room left for embarrassment. It’s kinda fun. Prayers for a productive next week. Hugs.
Enjoyed the haiku, John
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Thanks, Audrey. When it comes to my books I have a low tolerance for error. Drives me up the wall. I’m just glad I caught it.
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I know nothing about the formatting – but I do know it sounds like one big headache. Glad you caught it. Happy Friday, John!
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You don’t want to learn.
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“I’ve cut this board three times and it’s still too short!”
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Ha ha ha. I have been there. I learned to do base and crown moulding and must have chewed up hundreds before I got it.
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Crown mounding has the added excitement of cutting it to the right length, if you were installing it upside down.
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Um….Have to think on that one.
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Those proof copies are so important. Sorry you had to go through the formatting again. I know that’s a headache.
Happy Friday, John!
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Thanks, Mae Clair. Never had so much trouble before. Must be elves or something.
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Pesky things 🙂
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I know right?
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A busy week hasn’t dulled your edge, John.
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Thank you , Hook. Hope the weekend is good for you.
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We’ll see.
This has been a horrible winter in terms of tips.
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That is not good. Must be Trump’s fault.
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Ah, John, I do empathize. Having just completed several intensive edits of my own — and finding more formatting issues than you could shake a stick at — I know how hard it is. Here’s to a wonderful weekend!
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Thank you , Debbie. 🙂
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All part of the process … so keep moving forward. Edits are intense enough with just the words … and formatting is its own animal. Great last line on the JohnKu.
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Thank you, Frank. The proof arrived and it is perfect.
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Time to celebrate with a toast … clink!
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Yup. Thanks.
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The high point, you caught the boo-boo. Technology is great when it works. Sigh. Always double check. Have a restful weekend, John. 🙂
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Thank you Tess. The proof arrived and it is perfect.
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Great post. Rick used to call double checking his measurements, “Chiney Checking.” I never asked him what that meant. 🙂
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I’ll bet it was kin to double check. I have not heard that before.
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Hope the proof comes back A Okay so you’re good to go!
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Came in and is perfect. Thanks, Deborah.
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Great news!
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Thanks, Traci.
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