but some writers I know
will have two, three, four or more
books on the go at once.”
“For me, it’s a few years between
when I start writing a new book
and it being available in shops.”
“My agent gets me a book deal,
which means a publisher
agrees to publish my book,
then I work with an editor,
and sometimes an assistant editor,
to make the book better.”
“Sometimes a lawyer or sensitivity reader
checks the book to make sure
it won’t get me into any trouble.”
“There’s usually a copy editor and proofreader
to catch any spelling and grammar mistakes,
and to make sure the text looks correct in print.”
“Some of my books have illustrations,
and it’s important to me
that illustrators are credited properly.
“There’s design, production, publicity,
marketing, and many more jobs in publishing
besides being an author.”
“In mainstream publishing there’s a massive team
involved in getting books ready for release,
as well as promoting them to readers.”
It sounds so much bigger than I imagined,
with so many different people
working alongside The Author,
