Today over at dVerse Poets Pub Meeting at the Bar, Tony Maude challenges us to write a list poem. As I read his article and poetry examples, I decided to write a list about the things I still need to do to self-publish my poetry book. I accomplished a lot this summer towards my goal of publishing by year end, but loose ends remain. I think a to do list on paper, instead of just in my head, will be helpful.
To Publish
Talk to reviewers
“How’s it going? When do you think you’ll be done?”
Consider suggested edits, proofread and edit
Decide on Bible verses to include and where
And divisions, do where do I include divisions?
Promote the book on Facebook, blog, Twitter
Final formatting, styles, font, so many decisions
Edit the preface and acknowledgements
Finish the front matter
Tell everyone I know I’m publishing a book of poetry
Encourage Benton to finish the cover art
Love the concept sketch; can’t want to see his final draft
Create a final PDF
Proof one more time to make sure it’s right
Upload PDF to CreateSpace
and upload cover art to design cover
Publish
Pray (wait, this probably should be first on the list)
Start on the next manuscript