The commercial will go something like this ...
| 8 reams of 20# white paper | $38.88 |
| 5 HP94 black printer cartridges | $97.40 |
| 1 HP95 color printer cartridge | $27.05 |
| Time to write the book | 6 months |
| Time to edit and tweak the book | 1 month |
| Number of words | 48,447 |
| Number of characters | 286,965 |
| The moment when you see the first edition of your first book in print | Priceless |
I don't think words would suffice for the look on my face and the joy in my heart when I opened the package. At 6:25 pm, it was real - finally - my first book in print, right there before my eyes!
I can't say that it has really sunk in just yet. Part of that is because of the sheer mental effort required to simply get it out the door. Let's face it - I'm pooped from it all. Six months of writing wasn't a big deal, in all honesty. The writing part was truly enjoyable - challenging, but enjoyable. It was the month of editing that took it's toll!
Twenty years ago this month, I graduated with a degree in physical therapy. Now, twenty years later, I have seen the birth of my first book. I guess that after at least 25,000 patient visits, I could muster up at least 48,447 words. Those are some crazy numbers - in hindsight.
The next chapter ... has already started writing itself ...
Priceless, it is!
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Allan Besselink, PT, DPT, Ph.D., Dip.MDT has a unique voice in the world of sports, education, and health care. Read more about Allan here.
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