What Do You Like Least About Writing a Novel?

I truly resent the editing process. It is the most tiresome job and it feels like a chore to me. I don’t feel creative when I’m editing my work, but I know I need to revise my novel until I get it right. You use a different part of your brain when you’re editing and this is when your critical mind begins to notice every mistake you make. Writing is from the heart, while editing is from the mind.

Do You Edit As You Write?

Never. Writing is a creative process and you need to let your creative juices flow. Don’t worry about the grammar or spelling issues in the beginning for that can be fixed later. If you feel you have a strong message and believe in your characters, then write the best possible story you can write. Don’t rush! Enjoy the moment and get to imagine and visualize what your characters are doing while you bring them alive. After writing your first draft, celebrate and congratulate yourself. Not everybody gets to write and finish a book like you did. Tuck your manuscript away for a month so you can give your mind and eyes a rest. You’ve been working too hard and deserve a break before you dive in and edit.