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Almost ready to publish

So, one more week of tweaks to go, and the digital version of the book will be available on Amazon at a reduced cost while I run a pre-sale launch campaign.  Friday 28th April I order the proof copy of the hardback edition and am aiming to have that on sale by May 11th. This week has been the first week where I have actually been stressed with the process.  I can't register the ISBN's with Nielson until I have the final format and page count done.  In order to get into Waterstones 'local author' scheme, I've got a load of hurdles to go through too.  I cant finalise the cover PDF until I have a page count, as that affects the spine dimensions.  By the end of next week, I will be able to start taking those jobs off of my very long to-do list. I've planned the first of the video blogs for YouTube and with the help of my friend Siobhan Smart I have written a press release and a school's introductory letter. One thing that is complete now is the shopping pa