An author spends hours writing the first draft of a novel
and then many more hours editing, proofing, and rewriting. We agonize over plot
lines, character development, and word usage. We keep an eye out for proper
grammar and punctuation. We have beta readers and writing partners and
critiquing groups to guide us along the way to publication.
We set up our books on Amazon and Smashwords and
Createspace. Copies of our books sit on our bookshelves and our ereaders, but
we don’t open them. We’re too busy marketing and writing the next book and
reading whatever we can get our hands on, because writers are above all
readers.
It came as a surprise to me one day a few months ago when I
had an urge to reread my own work. After four years, I expected to see them in
a new light—and I did.
I found myself enthralled once again in the story I knew so
intimately. With the fresh perspective of time away: there was much that I loved,
a few typos, and a few bits that made me wince. How could I have repeated
myself like that?
Back to work it was for yet more editing.
Perhaps in four years’ time I’ll read them again, but for
now, I’m very happy with my work and it’s on to the next novel:
When the Sun was
Mine - now available in all formats.
www.emandyves.com
Isn't it nice to know you'll always have a good book to read, even if it's your own? And they are great books. Very entertaining. They take you away to another world (literally and figuratively).
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