Wow? Is it the 2 month mark already? OK, not quite, but you get the idea. Sort of 90% of two months. Or something.
Right now I’m in the final editing phase of the book, which is a week of intense scruitiny, followed by deciding “eh good enough” and shipping it off to an editor. In this case, one of my first fansouced editors, Jess. As she’s also an artist, she’s perfect for this.
This is something I talk about constantly, but sometimes you got to ship it. That includes shipping it off to an editor.
It’s also why editors are very important – because in any extended work, rare indeed is the person who doesn’t consciously, or unconsciously, decide at some point “screw this, I can’t go through this anymore.” At some point you just can’t “see” your own work as an editor.
That’s when the real editor comes in, gently takes it out of your hands, and thwaps you with it.
If you’re self-published, let me note that an editor is still important unless you’re very good and can get through those barriers of boredom. Even a cursory read or sanity check is a relief.
Plus it gives you a few weeks to not think about your book. I know i’m going to enjoy those few weeks.
So hang in there, “Focused Fandom: Fanart, Fanartists, and Careers” is coming in April. And me, I get a small break soon – while my editor gears up. Also the book on Cosplay and Careers is still out there, brand spanking new (more or less), give it a try!