This may not really be news, but writing a book is a lot of work! Now I must be perfectly clear, I NEVER thought it was going to be easy. In fact, that is the primary reason it has taken me so long to even consider taking on the endeavor. And please don't assume that I am not enjoying the process, because I am. But working under deadlines, specifically knitting under deadlines, has never been my forte.
Last month I delivered my first set of finished projects and their patterns to the folks at XRX, Inc, my publishers. The meeting went well and I think everyone is generally pleased with my progress thus far. But what I realized is that I delivered about half of the project, the small half and the remaining projects are mostly larger projects.
So what have I learned thus far?
I am sure that there will be many more lessons to learn over the next year as I finish up the bulk of my work and it is turned over to the publishers. Stay tuned!
Last month I delivered my first set of finished projects and their patterns to the folks at XRX, Inc, my publishers. The meeting went well and I think everyone is generally pleased with my progress thus far. But what I realized is that I delivered about half of the project, the small half and the remaining projects are mostly larger projects.
So what have I learned thus far?
1. My original timeline was probably closer to correct and I should have gotten started on the finished projects sooner than I did.
2. Having time away from the normal day to day (in my case up at my cabin) really helps in allowing one to focus on the task at hand.
3. Quality test knitters are hard to find, but when you find them, treat them well, because you want to keep them.
4. No matter how many projects arrive on my doorstep, they each give me a thrill when I see my concept come to life.
5. Next time, if there is a next time, I must start swatching, designing and knitting much earlier in the process.
I am sure that there will be many more lessons to learn over the next year as I finish up the bulk of my work and it is turned over to the publishers. Stay tuned!