Journey of Your Romance Novel, from Sale to Bound Book

The fun isn't over after you've written and submitted manuscript for your romance novel. After you or your agent finds a publisher for your book, you still have a number of steps to go through before your book reaches your readers:

1. Contract negotiation

2. Revisions

3. Copy edit and deflag (where flagged queries are addressed)

4. Galley and author alterations

5. Dedication and acknowledgments

6. Cover — art, copy, and quotes

7. Personal public relations