According to people smarter than me, there are five stages of writing. Actually, I think there are eight, but that’s just me.
1. Prewriting
The muse whispers in your ear… “I have an idea!”
2. Drafting
And the muse is suddenly on vacation…
3. Revising
Why oh why did I say yes to this mess?
4. Editing
Those suggestions from your editor…
5. Publishing
I’m an author!
6. 1st Five Star Review
OMG! New favorite author!
7. 1st One Star Review
“Bad writing. Bad Story. Why did I waste my money?! Don”t waste yours!”
8. Realization
that you have to do it all again, and again, and again…
