I always thought that it would be really cool to write a book. I found out that it was, indeed, really cool... and really hard! I finished and published Precious Stones & Alabaster: Gifts of Advice for Christian Women Starting College in May 2007. It's a 12-week devotional for a student's first semester in college. The book has both spiritual and practical advice for women about starting college.
What an experience! I'd say the editing was tougher than the writing, by far. Having someone edit your writing is like having someone criticize your children (I assume). My editor was my mom - LOL! Is that a plus or a minus?? Both! My mom is the best editor in this hemisphere so that's an obvious plus. But both of us would admit that there were times we had to separate or risk severing our relationship. :) I'm a much better writer now for having had that experience. I find myself catching mistakes in my writing now that I know The Editor will definitely not accept.
I'm sure some people think writing a book must be a breeze. I'd recommend trying it sometime, if you do. I had enormous respect for the talent of writers before I ever attempted to write a book myself - and 100x as much now. Writing surely must be 10% raw talent and 90% gut-wrenching, hard work.
If you need a gift for a graduating high school senior who is college bound, check out my book's website at www.PreciousStonesBook.com.
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