How long did it take you to write the novel and did you work from an outline?
It took me close to two years to write Severed Threads. This included the time needed to research details and edit my final manuscript. I typically create a synopsis and then write by the seat of my pants. I’m not big on storyboards and planning, as I’m too anxious to get my stories on paper.
What was the editing process like?
Although I tend to edit as I go, I eventually asked three published authors and two experienced readers to assist with my initial editing before hiring a professional editor to review my manuscript. After taking all of their advice into consideration, I fine-tuned my writing and sent it in for publication, hoping I’d done my best in creating a fast-paced, entertaining tale.
What advice would you give to first-time novelists who are just starting to market their books?
Spend a little extra time in researching your options. If you chose to approach a publishing house, be sure the agents you contact are experienced in your genre and have a great track record. If you decide to self-publish, be prepared to spend a little extra money and time in promoting your titles as well as yourself.
What’s on the horizon for Kaylin McFarren?
I’m currently completing the second book in the Threads series – Buried Threads – and will be following this with a third – Banished Threads. I’ve enjoyed my characters so much in my first instalment that I decided to take them on adventures around the world and have been urged to do so by readers who follow my stories.
Is there anything else you’d like to share with my readers?
Keep reading and if you enjoy the work created by an author, be sure to let them know. Your praise and support encourages every author to write!
Thanks, Kaylin!
Find out more about Severed Threads on Amazon.
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