Wildlife in Photography

Since it’s been a while since I’ve discussed the book production process itself I thought I would ramble off the items I have left to do. I’m big on lists, so here we go:

• Finish shooting for desired images (almost done!)
• Assign proper locations
• Check font uniformity throughout book
• Complete scientific identifications (consult if necessary)
• Spell check entire book
• Print textual pages for review
• Compare and adjust toning based on original sample book
• Complete ISBN registration*
• Insert ISBN number on copyright page
• Obtain and add ISBN barcode*
• Order test copy*
• Make necessary adjustments and reorder (repeat as necessary)*
• Submit copyright registration + test copy*
• Order first batch*
• Open online sales
• Begin marketing locally and online

* denotes items requiring production expenses

That’s it! The great thing about this project is that the whole thing is also a learning process. The courses toward my print journalism degree were invaluable, but never approached the subject of bookmaking. So… I’m teaching myself! As I reach certain parts of the process I’ll write in more depth. And no, not ALL of these processes are necessary. Yet, I feel the more thorough that I am, the more I will take away from the process and the book will be the best possible result.

In the meantime, I’ll keep shoot shoot shooting!