What’s the hardest part of the writing process for you?

If plotting is my favorite part of the writing process, editing is its necessary evil. I know it makes the book better, and I know it’s something I should look forward to. But by the time I’m into the thick of the editing phase, I’ve already rewritten the story five times and am ready to move on to the next idea. It really helps that my wife, a voracious reader who seeks strong character-driven stories, edits every single page.