For a writer, typing “The End” is a gratifying feeling … for about 15 minutes. Then the reality of how much work is still left to do between typing “The End” and publishing the book sets in. There’s a quote that says: Write the book you want to read, because you will have to read it 75 times!
This is so true, but the process can be very daunting. Still, I actually like the challenge of making sure the story is as good as can be. Assuring all the plot lines weave and twist before finally being revealed and resolved. Polishing the characters until they shine and the reader feels connected to them, even if said reader wants to kill one or two characters. Being a perfectionist, I will gladly read, reread, and read again until I feel Malice in Mazatlan is ready for my readers!
With luck, and the amazing efforts of my story editors, Jeanne Silaski and Samantha Waltz, and the pesky comma slayer, line editor Joyce Wise, I feel confident Malice in Mazatlan will be available for this Christmas shopping season!
So true, Kimila! Sometimes “the End” feels like only the beginning! Congratulations on your accomplishment!
Wow. Here you go again. I’m so proud of you and your talent. Hope the publishing piece goes well. Love you!
On Sun, Aug 29, 2021, 6:08 PM KIMILA KAY, AUTHOR wrote:
> Kimila Kay posted: ” For a writer, typing “The End” is a gratifying > feeling … for about 15 minutes. Then the reality of how much work is still > left to do between typing “The End” and publishing the book sets in. > There’s a quote that says: Write the book you want to read, bec” >