Altogether Quote by Linda Sue Park
“Each of my books has taken me a different length of time to write - eight months for 'Seesaw Girl,' eight months for 'Shard,' three years for 'When My Name Was Keoko!' The publisher takes another year and a half to work on the book, so altogether each book can take up to three or four years to publish.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author Q&A, 2015, Publisher: Scholastic
Writing timelines vary widely; publishing adds significant delay, often extending total time to years.
In simple terms: Books take long to write and longer to publish.
Key Takeaway
Plan for extended timelines.
Themes
writing
publishing
patience
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
advice
process
When to use this quote
- author interviews
- publishing contracts
- marketing launches
- reader anticipation
- career planning
Key Concepts
project management
authorial process
Questions to Reflect On
- How can authors mitigate publishing delays?
- What strategies help maintain motivation during long projects?
A Different Perspective
Delays can cause frustration and financial strain.
