Finished and Printed
@just4him (323168)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
May 11, 2017 6:20pm CST
I just finished the first edit and revision for Freedom's Cry. I am printing it at the moment and notified my friend via Facebook that it is ready for her to pick up.
It has been a long journey to this point and is now, temporarily out of my hands as my friend proofs it. I will also be sending a PDF to my editors so they can see the manuscript. They know it isn't the final, but it will help get an idea of the picture for the book.
I will get it back in my hands as soon as my friend is finished with it and go over any suggestions she has. That will be the final proof for the manuscript until I get it back from my editors when I proof the layout and make certain everything is as it should be.
Still a ways to go before it is ready to publish, but I'm one step closer.
As of right now Freedom's Cry is 504 pages and 192,806 words. I did realize after it started printing that I forgot the title for the last chapter. I'll take care of that as soon as it's finished printing and print up those pages, which also includes the chapter heading in the contents page.
That is what I've been doing today besides taking time to do laundry.
How is your day? Thanks for reading.
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@Marilynda1225 (91013)
• United States
12 May 17
Good news that you're one step closer with your book. Wow 504 pages is a nice big book 
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 May 17
Yes it is. I knew it would top Scarred for pages and word count. It's just that kind of story.
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 May 17
@DianneN I am. I'm very encouraged by what my friend has already said about the book. No grammatical or typo errors of any kind yet. I've worked on two different books, both need to be finished. I think I know which book I'll work on next to get ready for publishing - it's another historical fiction.
I've worked on two different books, both need to be finished. I think I know which book I'll work on next to get ready for publishing - it's another historical fiction.1 person likes this
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 May 17
Thank you so much. I almost don't know what to do with myself, but you should know me by now. I have more than one book project to work on. I can finish writing one or get a finished one ready to publish next. I'll know soon which direction the wind will go. There's always a new book to write or work on.
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@Deepizzaguy (122070)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 May 17
Pretty good writing a blog for Niume about professional football.
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
12 May 17
I am going to tidy the house because the kids and grand-dogs will arrive, I have a dozen slate on the go and will finish them today too. At least that is what I want to do... if it gets done I will be surprised. Congratulations on the book, when you get it published let us know.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
12 May 17
congrats I hope all goes well with your book.
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@dramagirl26 (3259)
• Ringgold, Virginia
12 May 17
Congrats on finishing the first round of revision! Good luck with the rest of the editing, I know it can be a challenge at times.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
12 May 17
It's been a roller coaster today for me. Congratulations on your book!
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 May 17
Thank you. I've had those kinds of days and hope you aren't too dizzy from the ride when the day is over.
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 May 17
Yes it is. I'm deciding on my next book project.
@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
12 May 17
wow you sure are busy but that sounds like it keeps you happy and you are becoming quite popular. is it a romance or historical or what?
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 May 17
It's historical fiction - the last in a four book series - Colonial America series. It does make me happy, and yes, it does keep me busy. Now that that project is almost finished, it's time to start thinking about the next book project.
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