Writing, Editing, Publishing, Chapter Two

As promised yesterday, today we begin the list of tasks involved in writing a book. Brace yourself!

The List

1. Write the book.
2. Hire an editor.
3. Rewrite the book.
4. Title the chapters.
5. Proofread.
6. Choose a title.
7. Find the illustrations.
8. Get permission to use the illustrations.
9. Have the illustrations prepared for printing.
10. Caption the illustrations.
11. Write the back blurb.
12. Get a a photo of yourself.
13. Write your short biography.
14. Write the acknowledgements (optional).

Tomorrow, we shall continue The List. Reading Rabbit is raring to go.