my own drum

It's been a few days since I last wrote in my blog. I have been writing, just not here of late.

I'm in the final stages of helping a friend to publish her book. Book publication is new to me. So far we have just been editing, something that I do know about. After three weeks, we have managed to complete the first 20 chapters of the book - well over the half-way mark. Things are looking up, especially considering the slow start that we had.

Week One was mostly spent in waiting. We were waiting for printer ink. We were waiting for a replacement power cord for the other laptop. Out here in the boonies, where there are no stores, everything arrives by mail or other delivery.

Week Two was consumed by ego. I had a plan, the author had a plan, and those plans were not in sync. So we had to come to agreement on some simple matters. I caved in. Hey, it's her book.

Week Three has been a huge success. After so much time, we are finally getting through this edit. Working together. It's great. There is light at the end of this tunnel.

I don't think we will meet the deadline that I set when the project started. I gave us one month. Of course, that was according to "my plan". Nevertheless, I think we will be close to the deadline, as in slightly over. Not too bad for a couple of amateurs.

Here's a pat on the back. Now it's back to work.