One thing that can happen to authors across the publishing landscape is that they can feel a deep "low" after finishing a project, or around a launch.
It happens for folks who land a book with a major publisher, a small press, or an indie.
I now have two books out in the world. I moved countries and hustled hard to be able to write them at all. I've finished what I wanted to do.
Tomorrow, life goes on!
I have to reflect on what comes next for *me*, though.
It's been a journey and a half.
@Minholkin Thank you, Minholkin. These words, and your presence with them, are a gift. May your own journey keep and reward you well. 💙
Offered with utmost sincerity--I think, if I didn't spend so much time working, I would grow quite a bit following along with your writing more deeply.
<3
I am grateful for what I do gain.
Here is a cheer-up, I bought and downloaded "Children of Doro", just today. Will begin reading in near future.
Oh, Corlin, you have done me the great kindness many times over of being present with the work.
Thank you so much for that generosity; it is a deeply affirming thing. I hope there is pleasure in the reading for you. Warmest wishes, either way.
@MLClark I'm very familiar with this. I actively work to avoid it by planning my next book while finishing the current one. It's like a relay race, with the creative process the baton. As the first runner (current WIP) wraps up their lap, the next one is already moving, ready to accept the baton.
@ianthealy 100%. I went back to my next MS at the start of this week for just that reason. Very much trying to keep my mind on Thucydides-in-space now that Dostoevsky-in-space is up.
It's a solid strategy. Super glad to hear it's worked so well for you. 👌
@MLClark Anthony Trollope used to just start the next story he was working on if he finished a book during his day's work....
@joycereynoldsward Indeed he did! One has to make the most of those commutes. :)
@MLClark postpartum depression? it's good to have something else on the go to fill the void.
@MLClark
I am so impressed with your tenacity, skill, and sophistication of thought--
I hope and believe your success will continue through the next stage of your journey <3