Scratch one thing off the "finished book" to do list.

Things to do with your book after you finish it.

  • Print it. Make sure you have enough ink, paper, postage, etc.
  • Go to the post office and make sure you take the editor’s addy with you.
  • Go back home. Worry.
  • Worry some more.
  • Email your agent and let them you know you’re suffering massive paranoias over the finished book.
  • Wonder if your editor has looked at it.
  • Worry some more.

After about 4-6 months of this… you hear from your editor. They like the book. They love the book. You can now stop worrying~about this book. Now start the process all over again for the next book you’re mailing off…hopefully this week… and start the “book is about to release” to do list…

  • Will readers like it?
  • Will readers hate it?
  • Will it flop?

And sigh… I’m getting ahead of myself.

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