Perfection Isn’t a Solo Job

Perfection Isn’t a Solo Job

Okay, so, I’m not perfect. I miss things. I drop the ball. I have blind spots. But in publishing design, it often feels like the buck stops with me. I’m the last one before the world sees it, the one expected to catch every typo, every formatting hiccup, every detail that’s slightly off. And I want to! I like getting it right. It matters to me. But mistakes still happen. And when they do, they drive me a little crazy. (Or a lot) Here’s what I’ve learned: perfection doesn’t live in one person’s brain. Especially not in publishing....

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