What It “Really” Takes to Write and Publish a Novel

Have you ever wondered what it REALLY takes to write and publish a novel? Head on over to Amanda’s site to find out!

Originally posted on Reading Over People's Shoulders...:

Please give a big welcome to Kate. M Colby. This rad gal is an amazingly talented writer! I am excited to be hosting one of her articles in honour of her newly released book, The Cogsmith’s Daughter. You need to go check this gal out ASAP and snap up a copy.

I had the privileged of Beta-reading The Cogsmith’s Daughter for Kate early in her process. Her world building is beautiful and her characters are dynamic. You can’t help getting sucked in. I’m enjoying it just as much (ok, more!) the second time. It’s amazing to see how the work has changed from rough draft to a polished, professional, novel.

As an aspiring author myself I wanted some truth bombs straight from the horse’s mouth. Kate has graciously given us an inside look at what it really takes to publish a novel.

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Kate M. Colby is an author of cross-genre fiction and creative…