WHAT IS A MANUSCRIPT?
A manuscript is the barest version of a book. It is the first draft: undecorated, unpublished... Until it is considered by a publisher to be ready. |
WHAT DOES A MANUSCRIPT ENTAIL?
A lot of time at the computer, actually. Getting myself to write as often as I can, lacing together chunks of disconnected writing, and making sure to find the balance between too much and not enough detail. I did most of my writing using Google Docs, so I could work on it anywhere. |
WHY DEPRESSION?
There are conflicts in my book other than depression and mental illness, but most of those conflicts contribute to the increased depression and eventual attempt at suicide for one character. Anything to do with psychology is interesting to write about to me. Depression in particular is a mental illness which has affected many family members and friends of mine. |