I’m having one of those ‘why am I even bothering to try’ times. It might be because the skies have been grey and the rain and wind haven’t let up for several days. I could put it down to a combination of chronic arthritis and cabin fever…or it might be that I’ve been waiting to hear from the publisher for AGES. If I ever get a novel published it’ll probably be posthumously!
I don’t have tickets on myself. I realise I’ll never be the next J K Rowling. But, I’m a reviewer. In the past six years I’ve read several truckloads of books. And I have to say, compared to about 60% of them – maybe more – I write as well, or better. Of course, there’s the other 40% or so, who are much much better than me but even so, I’m talking ‘published books’ here. There have been a plethora of times when I’ve thought: How did this get into print? Who did they know, pay, do a favour for…? I bet you’ve had similar moments, when you’ve read the literary equivalent of the movie, ‘Ishtar’.
I know it’s a slow process. I know that for us non-Rowling types it takes a long time. But, I’m running out of life-time here folks! It’s so FRUSTRATING! I should be well on the way with book two in my junior fantasy series but I can’t get my head around it. I keep thinking: What’s the point of spending a year working on it, if I can’t get book one published?
Such negativity, hey? I warned you: grey skies, rain, wind, cabin fever, chronic pain, SLOW PUBLISHERS… It all adds up to a gloomy state of mind. And I’m on holiday for goodness sake. The frogs are singing up a storm, so they’re loving the weather. The fire is blazing, so that’s a comfort. We found some sugar free chocolate, so that’s a blessing. The Wonder Dog hasn’t had one ‘little accident’, so that’s a miracle. Really, I should be ‘counting it all joy’ my brothers and sisters. I’ll go read a paperback and tell myself I could do much better; that should cheer me up.
It’s funny, Wendy, but I’ve been feeling exactly the same way. Maybe it’s something to do with the cold winter setting in. Almost gave up on my brand new WIP but am just considering returning to it. You’ve got to keep plugging on.
Sorry to hear you’ve been having the same struggle, Paula. I guess the only choices are keep going or give up; and I;m not a quitter. Hang in there, sis!
I’ve had those days where I just stare at my email, waiting for something to happen. When that hits, I know I’ve got to stop moping and start writing–easier said than done. I’ve had beta readers tell me how much they enjoyed my book, so I know I’ve got something. You just want to shake the publishers and say, “This is really good, you idiot!” At least the doldrums won’t last.
I guess it’s something we all go through. That’s why we need to network and encourage each other. A misery shared is less overwhelming.:)
Touchdown! That’s a really cool way of ptnutig it!
“The literary equivalent of the movie ‘Ishtar!’ – that line, itself, is worth a publisher or two – funny!
We have a little bit in common, you and I, aside from hanging around in Monkey Business – I, too, am a long-term bc survivor – since 1992! I was diagnosed at a very young age and also underwent surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
Looking forward to reading more of you – and please come visit me, at Body of Work. Where I make fun of everything!
Hi Joan. You’ve survived one year longer than me! Well done. Any side effects? I’ve got lymphoedema in the right arm. Thanks for your kind comments and I will definitely vist Body of Work. I’m a big fan of making fun of everything. š
That’s way more clever than I was expetcnig. Thanks!
I see J K Rowling has finally split with her (extremely) long term literary agent, Chris Little. Can this have something to do with her bypassing the traditional publishing industry and releasing books in electronic format online from her new Harry Potter web site, Pottermore? It appears the magical relationship couldn’t survive the harsh scrutiny of commercialism… landing us back in the real world with a bump.
She’s left the Little agency but not the agent she had while with it. He’s now branched out on his own and it seems that so far his sole client is Rowling. (He probably doesn’t need any more as she’s made him rich as Croesus.) Perhaps I should let Chris Little know that I’m available and happy to fill in the gap she’s left. š
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