How to finish a book?

We are trying to get ready to pitch the book at a conference in September. To do that, we have sent copies to several people who have agreed to be Beta-readers. They are reading the book and making comments. In that group are people who live in England, China, and various parts of the USA. The youngest is a 14 year old. There is a psychologist, a librarian, some college students, and a few family.

We wrote to Miles Russell, the author of Bloodlines and asked him if he would be interested in looking at the book. We have gathered much understanding about Pre-roman Britain from his writings.

We are also reading resources on how to write the best book proposal.

When I started writing this book, I never thought it would involve so much. I have learned so much about writing. I have learned much about myself as well. It is not an easy adventure. It is hard work... and the work seems like it has just begun.... Jon