diff --git a/.github/workflows/publish.yml b/.github/workflows/publish.yml
index 7a6870b..88f5fb1 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/publish.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/publish.yml
@@ -34,8 +34,8 @@ jobs:
       - name: Publish packages
         run: |
           for dir in dist/*; do
-            if [ -d '$dir' ]; then
-              cd '$dir'
+            if [ -d "$dir" ]; then
+              cd "$dir"
               npm publish --access public
               cd - > /dev/null
             fi
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index e3f7e32..3528b82 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
   "name": "@ramstack/alpinegear.js",
   "type": "module",
   "version": "1.2.4",
-  "description": "@ramstack/alpinegear.js provides additional Alpine.js directives, magic functions, and utilities to enhance developer productivity.",
+  "description": "@ramstack/alpinegear.js provides additional Alpine.js directives, magic functions, and utilities to enhance developer productivity",
   "author": "Rameel Burhan",
   "license": "MIT",
   "repository": {