The proof for the book is being looked through in much the same manner as the manuscript. Every 150 pgs or so is clocked as a 'season'. Season One has been finished. There weren't many glaring errors, or typos, but there was a sense to smooth out the language. The story has such a poetic flow that rough patches have to be ironed out, and that's what's happening.
I think the 1st 154 pages always had it the hardest anyway. They were written when I was still trying to get a handle on the story, and, of course, going through moves and stress at the job. The later chapters were seen as easier to edit, most likely because I was more settled, back at home in New York. There are also things that can be caught better when the manuscript is in book format. It's a proof, yeah, but it's a physical book. When you read it, you're trained to believe that there won't be any mistakes, so they seem more apparent when you come across them. Makes it easier.
Haven't had much time to go through it, but this week will see more time spent on the proof. I am applying the first edits before moving on. When all is said and done, and the 2nd proof is in my hands and looked through (hopefully perfect), this project will be on the shelves.
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