Generally I finish a first draft in 2-6 months, then I set it aside for a while so that when I come back to it I can read it with fresh eyes and figure out how to improve it.
“You may shelve your Shakespearian plans for the present. I am going to play Peter Pan.”
“A publisher should always be on the receiving end. He should take an interest in almost any subject and remain anonymous, letting the author take center stage.”