Melinda
Melinda asked Julia Watts:

How long does it take you to write a book?

Julia Watts Hi, Melinda! It depends on the book. Some books, like SECRET CITY because it's historical, and my forthcoming book QUIVER because it focuses on a specific subculture I wanted to "get right" take six months or so of research before I even sit down to start writing anything anybody else is going to read. Once I start drafting, it usually takes me about a year from start to finish. I start out writing longhand like the dinosaur I am, then revise the draft as I type it into the computer. After one more revision, I'm usually ready to show it to some trusted readers and then I give it a good going-over based on their feedback.

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