Pheasant Feathers
I imagine we're all looking back today, thinking about 2010. The good and bad, the ups and downs. I know I have and I've sensed some patterns that repeated all too often. The "submit-requested full-rejection" pattern happened so many times, I'm surprised I didn't spend most of the year in tears. (Actually, I think I might have.)
They say the definition of stupidity is doing the same thing over and over, and expecting different results. I continue to submit, I continue to get requests for fulls, and ... you get the picture. Things have to change.
So for 2011, there will be a lot less submitting--maybe none. I'm going to focus on my architecture business which deserves my attention at this point, since it's paying the bills. And, when I have time, I'll work on craft and writing. And rewriting. But not submitting. I feel like I've been thrashing forward for so long, I'm not sure where I am in relation to my goal.
Here's to 2011, to knowing where you are in life and to paying the bills.
Oh girl. I hear your pain. I've thought a lot about the whole submission rejection process for next year also. it lowers your confidence and makes you question whether writing is what you really want to do. I think taking a break is a good idea.
ReplyDeleteExactly! I need to remember, I write because I love it, not *just* because I want to see my books on the shelf. Good luck with your submittals, Tamara!
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ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a great plan, Amy! Write because you love it...You are a very talented writer...some of the stuff in 2010 tainted the process more than normal for you...Here's (raising virtual glass) to you finding your love in your stories and worrying about publication dreams in 2012...I say 2012 because you can't keep your great stories to yourself forever...they are too good!
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Thank you, Sharon. You have been such a great supported through everything! I value you (and all the Wad) so, so much!!! xo
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