After the book has been published, an author looks forward very eagerly to hold its first copy. And when it turns out just as it should be, then it is a relief and sheer happiness. Writing a book is but a labor of love. One puts oneself into it completely.
There is a time when one just concentrates on what one wants to put down in the story, very much overlooking the consequences of how it will be taken by its potential readers or how it will fare business wise. Making some slight adjustments to suit what seems better or more appropriate may come later.
After the plot has been written, it is time to write the actual story. Elaborating on the plot is easy but adding more stuff that is required as part of the story calls for deep concentration and understanding of various situations that might have been similar some day some where at some time.
The actual story drags very long and every word might seem to be important and interesting to the author initially. But later on, when the story is actually being edited, the author is wisely able to do away with some parts and make additions to better the story.
All in all, it is interesting all the way. Just as the writer holds the story, the story too holds the writer until it is finally done.
It is in some ways similar to giving birth to a baby, difficult but a sweet pleasure all the way. And holding the first copy is just as ecstatic.
