What the hell is it like writing a book?

The authors discuss their experience writing a book together remotely, noting challenges like cover design, managing content, writer's block, and balancing work and life. Surprisingly, they found the writing process took longer than expected and were unfamiliar with aspects of publishing, like the auction for publishers. Despite the challenges, they had no disagreements due to their strong alignment. Much content didn't make the final cut, leaving them with extensive unused material. They feel a mix of pride, anxiety, and surrealism about the finished product. Their advice to aspiring writers includes reading and writing as much as possible, managing expectations, and staying persistent through rejections.