Yesterday I saw the first roughs for the cover design of my book, Writing for Video Games. It’s a very strange feeling seeing this project drawing closer to becoming a reality. Suddenly it seems a lot more serious than it previously did and the pressure is mounting to deliver a book that’s a worthwhile read.
While I always approach my work with complete professionalism and have been working through the chapters with a view to giving the readers the best I can, there’s still an element of nervousness on my part. With very few books on the subject, it’s a big responsibility to write something that will be relevant in a constantly changing industry.
Although I’ve obviously been involved in the creation and release of some very big games, they’ve always been a team effort. This book is a solo work and so the pressure seems greater.
Still, it’s a great buzz to see the cover and I’m really enjoying writing the book, so on balance I’m feeling pretty pleased with the progress.