How long after one approves a CreateSpace proof...

[Karen]

Does anyone here have recent experience re how long it takes, after one approves a proof on CreateSpace, for the paperback to go "live" on Amazon? I vaguely recall that it's taken about 1-1/2 to 2 days: is that currently accurate?

Thanks!

[Karey]

I think mine took about 4 days.
Oh, and congratulations! It's a huge endeavor you've taken on, writing, editing, perfecting (again & again), finalizing a cover, basically...you wore ALL hats!!
All the very best to the debut of your story/book!!

[Sarah]

Hi!
Mine was in like 3 days. I edited as many times as I could (following CreateSpace rules) so it could be out soon.
Good luck!

[Karey]

Did you also order the printed 'proof' as your final edit? Makes a HUGE difference vs., what you see on the monitor. Plus, later, MUCH later, that one-of-a-kind proof might be worth something :D

[Regina]

I don't release mine as being available until I've gone over the printed proof with a microscope. You will find stuff you want to fix.

Sometimes, I find the data transfer brings with it some formatting issues that have to be fixed. I have found chapters out of order. That's probably user error, but still. Got to know about it in order for fix it.

[Karey]

Mine was the carryover of ellipses and end quotes. Nothing will set your teeth on edge like end quotes showing up on the next line *screams*

[Regina]

Yeah. Spell check will NOT catch your widows and orphans.

[Karey]

In my Kindle version, spellcheck ALSO missed Thrity.
Yup.
Chapter Thrity Six.

Epic fail.
Embarrassment to the highest degree.
Thank dogs & cats it was caught BEFORE the paperback version.
*facepalm*