Writing a book is just the beginning
So it's May 1, and spring has really sprung here in Connecticut. The trees are blooming and sprouting leaves, the air is warmer and full of birdsong—and I'm waiting for my editor's edits on A Defiant Woman , which should be coming in next week. Writing a book is just the start of a process. When I submitted my manuscript to the publisher, it went to my editor for her first look and first edits. These are not necessarily detailed line or copy edits—although I will expect some of that—but I will be getting her thoughts about the book, whether there's anything that needs tweaking or changing—or something a little more drastic. I'm hoping it's not the latter and I can address any concerns she might have with ease. Once I've addressed everything, the manuscript then goes to a copy editor for the aforementioned detailed line edits (spelling and grammar)—as well as making sure there's continuity. Sometimes fact checking comes into play at this stage as well. ...
