Well, tonight I finally did it. I submitted all of my files to Lulu, and ordered the first copy. It should be here in 3 - 5 days, so hopefully by next week I can approve everything and put it up for sale. Woohoo!!!!
Everything looked good in the preview, it didn't mess up my fonts at all, the cover wasn't cut off, and nothing was changed from my original files. Assuming that the printed one looks the same, all I have to do is look for any edits that I missed. Seeing as I've been over this text around 20 times now, there shouldn't be too much to fix.
I did have one (really BAD) freak out about the layout, just a few minutes ago. I had already ordered the book, because it looked good on my laptop. Just for shits, I downloaded the PDF file on my desktop to see how it looked there. One of my fonts (I only use two) had been replaced by all of these symbols! Talk about scary!!!! So, after I changed into clean undies, I shut my desktop PC down and loaded into Windows XP (yes, I do have it loaded, only for my iPod). I bring the file up there, and (thankfully) everything was fine. I'm not sure why my desktop doesn't like the file, but I think I just lost one or two of my extra lives on that...
To be honest, I'm still not quite sure about the book. I have been reading a lot on writing good poetry (and on writing bad poetry too!), and it seems like a lot of my stuff just doesn't quite fit the bill for the first category. Too much of it falls into the second one! I guess I'm just getting nervous again...
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There are those of us that can not write poetry. I tried. I can't rhyme a simple word like 'moon', so I gave up.
You, have a knack for the printed poetic word. True, some of it is depressing, but that's your style. It makes one sit up and think.
..... bbb
Adam it's just nerves hon. I've read your work and it's GOOD. Yeehaw it's almost here!!
I love your work! I can't wait to be able to get a copy of your book. And I do want your autograph! I am so excited for you. It does sound like you are just having a bit of nerves.
You know, I've posted a few pics on the net from time to time. With every one, I've agonised about it before posting. From someone who hasn't got enough faith in his own work, I'm telling you you must have!
And chuff the rules. I don't follow rules when I take pictures...
Adam, just remember what I told you and have faith in yourself. I'm so very proud of you...you're making your dream come true and that's what matters the most (besides, those of us that love and care about you KNOW your work is good -- no matter what you think!!) : )
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