Even though most people will probably not see this book in its print form, I like to examine a physical copy. My years as a graphic artist laying out books and interior designs has taught me to always examine the printer's work. Fonts and colors can look a lot different in print than they do on a computer. Errors pop out more too, whether they be typos or errors with the margins or design.
This copy looks pretty darn good. Got a few tweaks to make and then it's off to the presses.
I'm always pleased with my work until I see it in print form. Then my opinion changes to "What am I thinking? I can't release this into the world. This sucks!"
*palms face*
So, world, brace yourself for my sucky book.
You're going to be ok.
ReplyDeleteWe all feel this when we hug a copy of our nice new book; part exhilaration, part impostor-complex.
As, for me, I'm still reading and it's still hugely enjoyable.