[Harriet Schultz]

Does anyone else feel down after their book is published? I've lived with the characters in my two-book series for five years and now that their story is finished, I miss them and the daily grind of figuring out what to do with them.

Don't get me wrong, it's a thrill to finally have the work out there, but it's also a letdown. Perhaps the writing is easier for me then the next step: promotion!

 

[AithneJarretta]

Does anyone else feel down after their book is published? I've lived with the characters in my two-book series for five years and now that their story is finished, I miss them and the daily grind of figuring out what to do with them.

Don't get me wrong, it's a thrill to finally have the work out there, but it's also a letdown. Perhaps the writing is easier for me then the next step: promotion!

Yes. I usually take a few days off writing and then ease back in with a new story. Sometimes new characters want their story told and carry me out of the doldrums.

It's pass. Yes, promo can help, but remember to keep writing.

~ Aithne

 

[otterific]

I think it gets easier with each new book you write. After my first couple of books I felt really down and just didn't want to let go of my characters. Now I get eager to start the next book each time I finish one.

 

[Jeroen Steenbeeke]

I haven't experienced this yet, because most of my characters make some sort of return in subsequent books. I wonder how I'll feel when I've published the final part in the trilogy

 

[James Bruno]

Call it literary post-partum depression. Most writers have it. Usually, though, new voices begin to be heard inside one's head. New characters forming a new story!

 

[ML Hamilton]

I completely agree with this. I get so down after I finish a book. I'm actually glad to hear this seems normal. I have to take a few days off too before I begin writing again.

 

[Harriet Schultz]

Call it literary post-partum depression. Most writers have it. Usually, though, new voices begin to be heard inside one's head. New characters forming a new story!

This is exactly how I've described it! I know I have to take care of the baby (promote it), but for now I'd like a nanny to do it! It's very reassuring to hear that others feel this way too.

 

[Richardcrasta]

Complex. Joy, weariness, excitement also come in.

 

[CEMartin2]

Depressin at having to promote after publishing, yes. I'd much rather sit down and write the next one

 

[Victoria Champion]

Hmm...I pretty much wish my characters good luck out in the dangerous wide world of readerdom, blow them a kiss, and then look forward to meeting new imaginary people I create in new books.