It takes years!! It takes what it takes in the beginning. Before deadlines and publishing schedules I let the story be my guide. I knew when it was ready and I knew when it needed work. Also in the beginning I was obsessed with how long things took because I had an arbitrary age I wanted to debut by and looking back it doesn't matter. Make the best thing you can and go at whatever pace makes sense for your life. As for how to work - show up, focus and remember that the only thing you can control is your work. Good luck!!!
Love the spot-on emotional roller coaster graph for creators. And can’t wait for QUIET KARIMA because we need more books that champion introverts.
Ah, thank you!
That graph is me for every book - a 40 page picture book or 200 page graphic novel. Every project has peaks and valleys.
If you don’t mind me asking, how did you get through it? I’m working on my own and it’s already taken me a year just to develop everything.
It takes years!! It takes what it takes in the beginning. Before deadlines and publishing schedules I let the story be my guide. I knew when it was ready and I knew when it needed work. Also in the beginning I was obsessed with how long things took because I had an arbitrary age I wanted to debut by and looking back it doesn't matter. Make the best thing you can and go at whatever pace makes sense for your life. As for how to work - show up, focus and remember that the only thing you can control is your work. Good luck!!!