![]() The process of writing and having a book published is like giving birth with all the same feelings. True, you can be a bit calmer after surviving the first as you know how the process works but although each experience is unique the similarities are there. As labour starts you get an instant wave of, 'Oh, I remember now!' It goes something like this: Foreplay – I want to write a book Climax – I’m going to write a book. Are you with me ;) Conception – The idea for a book has gelled Incubation – I’m writing a book 1st trimester – I’m good at Solitaire Worries – My book is rubbish Recovery – My book is brilliant 2nd trimester – I’m also good at online Mahjong Worries – What if they say no, get a real job Mid-way – The publisher said yes 3rd trimester – My book is being edited, proofed and printed Worries – What if they change their mind Close to due date – Excitement and fear in a bundle Closer still - Little shows and teasers Labour – Might come early. Keep breathing Birth – Push it out there and hope no one thinks it’s ugly… I’ll keep you posted should I get any twinges x Comments are closed.
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