March 3, 2020
You might have noticed I haven’t written many blog posts. (At least on this blog anyway.) Really, I don’t believe many people will find my writing journey to be any different from any other writer’s journey. It’s hard work. End of story.
That said, I finally finished writing the novel I think has a solid chance of doing something…of going somewhere. The four others I’ve written are on the shelf I put them on once I was done writing them. These shots are a bit more shoddy, a bit more wobbly, as I developed my writing legs on them. Unless I decide to revisit them, take them out for a spit and polish, they’ll stay there.
Today, this new child of mine will go to a developmental editor and then…well, I’m just not sure. Writing is in my blood but the business of writing turns my gut sour. My first thought today was…what the hell do I do next? Do I seek an agent? Do I beg some publisher, obscure or otherwise, to do me a solid and hoist my baby on their shoulders? What if they drop my baby? Hell…what if I drop my baby? Do I or do they…this is the question facing me today and I’m truthfully at a loss for how to proceed.
Step back, I told myself, and look at your goal. Well, it’s to get my work into the hands of readers. I have to take my journey to its most elemental level. This is my goal. Scoring an agent or deal with a traditional house is one way to get there but it’s not the only way. I have to make a decision, live with it, and move on. I have more stories to write.
For now, more research and gallons of wine. Stay tuned.
From what I have read you have a lot of talent and a huge imagination. Your stories are easy to follow and I love the surprises that pop up. It’s so great when the unexpected happens. It is unfortunate that getting a book published is such an issue. Once you get one published, though, the next one will be much easier. Some lucky publisher will “discover” you and the everything will fall into place. Wishing you much success and I can’t wait to purchase your books. Hugs ๐๐๐
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