Dedication

For authors in progress everywhere

Acknowledgments

Every writer reflected on these pages played a significant role in actualizing Author in Progress, but a few were especially helpful when I first conceptualized the book. Additional thanks to Tracy Hahn-Burkett, Donald Maass, Vaughn Roycroft, and Heather Webb for their enthusiasm over and confidence in this concept, and for shared wisdom that helped to evolve the narrative. This book is better because of you.

—Therese