Those two little words can bring so much joy and so much angst to a writer. Why, you ask?
Joy comes from finishing a manuscript that has taken months to write. And then comes angst. It builds within minutes of writing "The End," because the writer knows she must now begin the editing process. And then comes the dreaded submission process. This is the time you must send your little baby out to the publishing world and wait for them to decide if you have a priceless gem or a worthless rock. Okay, maybe that was a bit harsh, but you get my meaning.
For me, editing my story causes more stress than sending out queries. Editing is what makes a good book great. It's kindling for a building fire. I love it and I hate it. What can I say--I'm a contrary person.
Last night, I wrote those two little words at the end of my manuscript. And tonight, I start back at page one and begin turning a pumpkin into a gilded carriage. I am ever optimistic.
Wish me luck!
About Me
- Tracey Devlyn
- Chicago, IL, United States
- USA Today bestselling author Tracey Devlyn wanted to be the next Dian Fossey and explore the wilds of Africa, but that was before she met chemistry and calculus and realized a business major, rather than a scientific degree, might be more up her alley. With a creative mind capable of bringing the nineteenth century to life and an enthusiasm for research that borders on disturbing, it was no surprise when she started penning romantic historical thrillers that have been met with high critical acclaim. On top of all that, Tracey is a closet entrepreneur who co-founded the popular Lady Jane’s Salon-Naperville, Chicagoland’s exciting new reading salon devoted to romantic fiction. Tracey spends her evenings with her sexy practical-joke-playing husband who she has yet to pay back for the sneaky underwear trick and her weekends torturing her Regency-era characters. For more information on Tracey, please visit www.TraceyDevlyn.com. Tracey can also be found at: Twitter.com/TraceyDevlyn Facebook.com/AuthorTraceyDevlyn Join Tracey’s street team—DANGEROUS DARLINGS: http://www.facebook.com/groups/dangerousdarlings
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I hope that you have good speed in editing and that your book turns out to be a great read. I love reading and have found some good authors I knew nothing about this past year with my internet.
Thank you, squiresj! Please be sure to check back often to see how my writing process goes.
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