Interview With Author Amy Clipston.
Amy Clipston, the author of many books such as The Amish Heirloom series, The Amish Homestead series, the Roadside Assistance Trilogy and the Kauffman Amish Bakery series has kindly agreed to do an interview with me! Enjoy!!
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V:How long does it usually take you to write a full-length novel? A: The first draft usually takes approximately one month to six weeks. Then I spend approximately two weeks polishing the draft before I ask my mom and a friend to proofread it for me. After fixing any typos my mother and friend find, I go through the book once more before I submit it to my editor.
Since I work full-time and write several books per year (including full-length novels and novellas), I’m forced to be very organized. I start out with a synopsis, and after my editor approves it, I write a very detailed outline, going chapter by chapter, scene by scene. I use this as my roadmap when I’m writing. The story grows and changes, but I know where I’m headed. T…
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V:How long does it usually take you to write a full-length novel? A: The first draft usually takes approximately one month to six weeks. Then I spend approximately two weeks polishing the draft before I ask my mom and a friend to proofread it for me. After fixing any typos my mother and friend find, I go through the book once more before I submit it to my editor.
Since I work full-time and write several books per year (including full-length novels and novellas), I’m forced to be very organized. I start out with a synopsis, and after my editor approves it, I write a very detailed outline, going chapter by chapter, scene by scene. I use this as my roadmap when I’m writing. The story grows and changes, but I know where I’m headed. T…
