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Michael J. Sullivan:
How long is the way between writer's mind and hand? Best regards: A. Tomov – junior
Michael J. Sullivan
Hey Alexandar,
It really depends. Some books I've written in as little as a month, and others have taken six to nine months to write. Of course that is just the initial draft, and then there is editing...which again depends on several factors. In general I go through a book 3 - 4 times after it is written, usually incorporating feedback from various people (my wife, my editor, beta readers, writer friends). Each pass through can take a week or two. Thanks for asking.
It really depends. Some books I've written in as little as a month, and others have taken six to nine months to write. Of course that is just the initial draft, and then there is editing...which again depends on several factors. In general I go through a book 3 - 4 times after it is written, usually incorporating feedback from various people (my wife, my editor, beta readers, writer friends). Each pass through can take a week or two. Thanks for asking.
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Just finished the Legends of the First Empire series and loved it! I am planning on reading your older series which I understand takes place later in the same universe. Question: is there a difference between the "Riyria Chronicles" and "Riyria Revelations"? I'm a little confused about which book is first in that series or even how many books there are. Thanks in advance! ~Emily
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