There's no doubt a certain thrill that fills every author with a mixture of pride and accomplishment once their manuscript is finally complete. All the sleepless nights, inner monologues, second guesses and crazy thoughts are put to rest, resulting in an invigorating breath of fresh air. Of course this bliss never lasts long. All authors know that a finished manuscript is when the hardest work begins. For those that aren't already published or represented, several things must

When writing a story, the authors mind is set at constant high pace of thoughts, continuously flowing with new ideas, plots and twists. It is the machine that keeps creativity blooming, filling the author with purpose to unleash that energy on to the blank pages that stare back at them. The feeling alone brings with it a certain sense of euphoria and pride, knowing that the story keeps building, warping and growing into a life of its own. Authors thrive in these moments when