I feel like I’m going too fast
I have been working 8 hour days on my book marketing and writing from 6-3 (with time for lunch), taking occasional breaks to answer student emails. This is a lot of work, and I feel productive. But I realized yesterday that I am missing necessary steps in getting this novel self-published.
It’s had a dev edit and complete revision, but it needs:
- Another pass with a fine tooth comb.
- A reload into Atticus (or Scrivener depending on which version I edit)
- If I like what I see there — beta readers. If not, return to step 1
- ARC (advanced reader copy) readers
- Finally, publishing.
Reining myself in
Obviously, I need to slow down, and my book won’t be out by July barring a miracle with readers. But at least the book will be good.
Words Like Me 