I want it now!

Anticipation, Anticipation
Is making me late
Is keeping me waiting....
~Carly Simon

I feel like throwing a temper tantrum right now, because I want it now! My book, that is. You hear about those programs that sell “How to write your book in two weeks!” While that may be possible, it’s all the other stuff that takes a lot of time.

Writing is just the first part of the process. You can easily spill out a lot of thoughts on paper (or pixels). But it’s the time-consuming rewriting that molds your work into something that tells a story or helps someone.

And then there’s professional editing, which all good writers need. And the design of the cover and the content. Collaborating with a book coach, editors, and reviewers makes your book better and makes you a better writer. And as I learned, a professional designer took my book to a new level.

If you want your book to represent you and your mission, patience pays. Take the time to make sure each of those steps produces the results you want.

I’m at the end of this process now, with the second edition of The Gratitude Connection. The proof from the printer is in hand, and I was hoping that I would find no problems with it. But, there are a couple of small issues, so I need to make those changes and go through the proofing process again. I’m keeping my disappointment at bay by knowing that the final product will be as good as I can make it.

Writing your book is a dream come true for you. Approach it with enthusiasm and a sense of fun, as well as a large dose of patience.

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