Almost like giving birth

When I finally complete a story and send it off for submission it's almost like giving birth. I'm exhausted, both physically and mentally and so happy I'm usually giddy. It s the closest I've come to what it feels like to actual labor without having stitches and bringing home a baby afterwards, ^_^ It is a mental labor though. You pour your heart and soul and imagination into creating something you hope everyone else will love. It's an overwhelming process, from the fisrt brainstorm and story idea until you type the last word on the screen and hit send. Each story is like my child and I want it to find acceptance and support and the best home it can. LAst night, right before midnight, I finished a story I'd been struggling with a bit lately. and when I went back through it and then sent it off to my proofreader I was so happy with what came out I almost cried. The more emotional I get while writing the better for me. I can only hope the book evokes as much emotion in my readers. Ok enough feeling sappy. Maybe it's hormones or maybe it's just exhaustion but it still feels good.
Have a great week everyone,
Beth Wylde
www.bethwylde.com