I often get asked what I’m working on and when the book will be ready, and most readers are surprised to find out that I have long ago finished the novel they are still waiting for.
So what is taking so long?
In “traditional publishing” — that is, the world of big publishers mostly based in New York like Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, etc. — authors need to be done with their writing and editing about one year before the release date. This is because there is still a lot of work to be done behind-the-scenes.
For example:
The art department has to design cover art. They might do the work in-house themselves, or they might hire a freelance artist to draw/paint/collage/etc. This takes time, because there will be multiple rounds of ideation, feedback, and revision.
The actual book cover also needs attention — what color will it be under the dust jacket? Will there be foil imprinting?
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