Learn the realistic time frame for getting a book done, and plan like a pro!
Teresa, our Expert Guide At-Large, is the owner of Teresa Funke & Company and Victory House Press, which offer products, programs, and resources for readers, writers, teachers, and students. She is the award-winning author of six novels for adults and children based on true stories from WWII.
She has had over 100 short stories, articles, and essays published in commercial and literary magazines, newspapers, and anthologies. Two of her essays were listed as Notable Essays by the prestigious Best American Essays series. Teresa is also a nationwide speaker, presenter, and writer’s coach.
Her latest book is Wave Me Good-bye, part of her Home-Front Heroes series. For more information about the book, visit http://teresafunke.com/wavemegoodbye
To learn more about Teresa Funke's coaching and critiquing services for writers of all genres, contact Teresa at teresa@teresafunke.com
8 Responses to “VIDEO – Writing Coach Teresa on How Long It Takes to Write a Book”
Angelyn McLain
Can’t seem to get the sound going:( I’ve checked everything on my end.
Denise Bartlett
Sound worked fine for me. Thanks so much for this insightful video, Teresa. Have a wonderful Christmas. The first draft being finished is a huge accomplishment. The next phase is really important – let it sit, then come back and read it again. Often this ‘down time’ for the novel gives my mind more time to really get to know the characters and what I am trying to say.
As you said in the beginning of the video, the question should always be How Long Does It Take To Write A GOOD Book.
Katie Mosher
This video was very helpful. Thank you so much!
WriterKat
Fantastic video! Thanks for helping me take a realistic long view of the road to writing and becoming published.
Teresa Funke
Glad you liked the video. Aspirations are always high in January, and it IS a good time to set a goal to complete a book, but remember that reaching a goal can take a zig zag path or may take longer than you’d hoped , and that’s okay. What matters is that you wind up with a book you are proud of in the end! I have no doubt you will!
Leslie Monarch
Is there a way to post a transcript for videos? I am hearing impaired and prefer to read advise.
Alex Hawkins
Thank-you for the great advice. I will watch it again, to make sure I have those words embedded into my head. Along with, not giving up.
Teresa Funke
Leslie,
Thank you for a great suggestion on transcripts of the video. I’ll give that some thought. And thanks to all for the comments. Hope you are busy writing!