Guest Post: I Am Finished Writing My Novel. Now What?
Today we hear from freelance editor and author of The Dragon Whisperer, Vanessa Ricci-Thode. So you just finished writing your book? Congrats! Reward yourself! Go grab some ice cream. Have a wild evening out with friends. You’ve earned it. Few people ever even start writing a book, never mind finishing one. You’re a star! Now it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get to work. That’s right, writing a novel is the easy part! If you’re completely lost about what to do next, then you’ve come to the right place. Step away from the manuscript and no one gets hurt Give the novel some time to simmer. Do anything that doesn’t involve tinkering with your shiny new draft. It’s one of the first thing Susan