Unpacking my first book from CreateSpace

Here’s my dorky unpacking video! Overall I’m very impressed with the quality of the printing. The cover is a little thin compared to most major books, but the paper and printing inside is awesome. I’d say it’s even better than most paperbacks you’ll find at a bookstore.

Right now I’ve got a small list of changes to make. The text on the back is a little big, the gutter is too wide, and the top margin needs to be bigger. Stacie is going to read through it and find any final errors she can, and then I’ll make my final edits. I’m shooting for another couple weeks, and then this bad boy will be ready!

I’ve been thinking about “selling” my book and how it’s a little out of my comfort zone. I like to have opinions here on the blarg, but overall I really don’t like to talk myself up. It’s a little weird for me to talk about myself and tell people “hey, look what I did!” and make myself the center of attention. If I ever want anyone to read it though, that’s what I’ll have to do.

Edit:  Here is the original cover artwork if anyone would like to compare it to the new cover that is two posts below this one.