tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623329525857855745.post403092378566524263..comments2023-09-30T08:35:16.111-04:00Comments on Aspiring Novelists: The Dreaded EndingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00501918398545296619noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623329525857855745.post-12844001771058156042013-05-16T03:32:59.197-04:002013-05-16T03:32:59.197-04:00Hundreds of rejections is not so bad, the creator ...Hundreds of rejections is not so bad, the creator of Narnia had 800 rejections before he was finally published. Just keep believing in your work...unikornahttp://unikorna.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623329525857855745.post-35719114262434317982013-05-07T13:53:53.905-04:002013-05-07T13:53:53.905-04:00Unikorna, that is great. One contract offer is spe...Unikorna, that is great. One contract offer is spectacular, but three.... YOu have a lot to be proud of. I'd be pleased with your average.(: <br /><br />I'm diligently working to finish. It's time to move onto the next book. You've given me something to aspire to. Thanks for stopping in to comment on my post. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00501918398545296619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623329525857855745.post-65691031927615411882013-05-07T11:59:59.994-04:002013-05-07T11:59:59.994-04:00I sent my story to almost 100 publishers, only abo...I sent my story to almost 100 publishers, only about half answered and 30% rejected me, 10% said they'd be interested in a longer version of the story and only 3 offered a contract...but that happened along 10 months...so the waiting was horrible...All I can dare say is...patience. Lewis was rejected 400 time with Narnia.unikornahttp://unikorna.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623329525857855745.post-12639132492377523432013-05-03T08:48:20.847-04:002013-05-03T08:48:20.847-04:00So true, Patsy. It should come in stages, but now...So true, Patsy. It should come in stages, but now that I'm FINALLY so close to the end, all of the what nexts are raining down on me. Guess I just need to take shelter and weather the storm. Thanks for the sage advice. You've given me lots of food for thought. Take care.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00501918398545296619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623329525857855745.post-71318101886527602252013-05-03T08:46:03.310-04:002013-05-03T08:46:03.310-04:00You and my husband think alike, Gina. YOu're ...You and my husband think alike, Gina. YOu're right, no use wasting time worrying about the things that are beyond our control. It's a coin toss, either it will be all right or it won't. Yet, despite this knowledge, I still find myself battling insecurities and worrying about the what if's in life. Guess I just need to work hard to change that behavior. I'll probably sleep a lot better if I do.(: Thankis for stopping in to comment on my blog. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00501918398545296619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623329525857855745.post-11746535725725097792013-05-03T08:42:22.493-04:002013-05-03T08:42:22.493-04:00Wow! your words are definitely uplifting. I only ...Wow! your words are definitely uplifting. I only gave myself one hundred rejections, After I begin the query process. However, after reading about your friend's experience, maybe I'll give it two-hundred.(: Thanks for stopping by to comment on my post. Your words definitely made me think. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00501918398545296619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623329525857855745.post-75891461259671368442013-05-03T08:39:45.828-04:002013-05-03T08:39:45.828-04:00Thanks for the kind words, Michael. If only your ...Thanks for the kind words, Michael. If only your optimism was sold in a bottle. I'd be a buyer for life. I've heard that positive thinking makes a huge difference in the outcome. If only I could kick the negative minions out of my head(: As always, your comments are appreciated. Thanks for stopping in to comment on my blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00501918398545296619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623329525857855745.post-60446144404936726042013-05-03T08:37:19.989-04:002013-05-03T08:37:19.989-04:00So true, Jessica. Alex is a genius...
Thanks for ...So true, Jessica. Alex is a genius...<br />Thanks for stopping by. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00501918398545296619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623329525857855745.post-10856947477963264672013-05-03T08:36:40.203-04:002013-05-03T08:36:40.203-04:00My sentiments exactly, C.Lee McKenzie. Seriously,...My sentiments exactly, C.Lee McKenzie. Seriously, it's as if you were reading my mind. Guess I'll just have to wait and see. Thanks for stopping in to comment on my blog.<br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00501918398545296619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623329525857855745.post-60409916865373058022013-05-03T08:34:36.228-04:002013-05-03T08:34:36.228-04:00Sage advice, Linda. Also, I'll need all the lu...Sage advice, Linda. Also, I'll need all the luck I can get. Thanks for stopping in to comment on my blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00501918398545296619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623329525857855745.post-54918599619279473772013-05-02T15:59:45.625-04:002013-05-02T15:59:45.625-04:00I know it won't be easy, but try not to worry ...I know it won't be easy, but try not to worry about the next stage until you're done making your book as good as it can be. For now that's your real goal - selling it comes later.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623329525857855745.post-64288386884390069922013-05-02T12:29:42.847-04:002013-05-02T12:29:42.847-04:00Don't worry about what might happen. Things wi...Don't worry about what might happen. Things will always work out in the end.<br /><br />www.modernworld4.blogspot.comGina Gaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032273127593718883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623329525857855745.post-82763514824231562422013-05-02T10:14:01.495-04:002013-05-02T10:14:01.495-04:00Never regret anything you've written! I would ...Never regret anything you've written! I would still write even if I never even tried to get the MS published. You know when you've got a good story, just like you know when bits aren't working and you need to restructure. Have faith. (I commented on a post yesterday where the author had succeeded on her 150 query! Moral: never give up, because next time might be THE time.)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623329525857855745.post-3752279622643695592013-05-01T18:15:37.470-04:002013-05-01T18:15:37.470-04:00I'm sure it's good enough to make it in th...I'm sure it's good enough to make it in the publishing world. Relax, breathe, and smell the success you are about to enjoy.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623329525857855745.post-54839775278634546062013-05-01T17:42:49.717-04:002013-05-01T17:42:49.717-04:00The end of the journey is just as hard as the begi...The end of the journey is just as hard as the beginning and middle I think. Hang in there. <br /><br />Thanks for dropping by my blog. Following you back :)S. L. Hennessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514651403542719387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623329525857855745.post-55789096462323891982013-05-01T16:15:28.437-04:002013-05-01T16:15:28.437-04:00You should get excited about each step...it's ...You should get excited about each step...it's one step closer to your goal. We all have these insecurities. Why do you think Alex started this group. :)Jessica Salyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00227752359369023249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623329525857855745.post-36803994741287479662013-05-01T13:12:21.920-04:002013-05-01T13:12:21.920-04:00Oh yes. Finishing any project brings a lot of anxi...Oh yes. Finishing any project brings a lot of anxiety down on my head. Will is be good enough? Will anyone want to read it? And then, there's the "Now what will I do next?" Oye! Such a big question.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping in at The Write Game to say hello today. I love new visitors. Please come back.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623329525857855745.post-70380362432001098262013-05-01T12:49:32.358-04:002013-05-01T12:49:32.358-04:00I often find myself thinking the same thing - will...I often find myself thinking the same thing - will this all turn out to be a waste of time? However, it's NOT a waste of time because even if the first novel isn't quite up to scratch, we've been honing our skill in the writing of it. Best of luck with it!Linda Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08845487317521150618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623329525857855745.post-67855807297374833402013-05-01T11:48:25.659-04:002013-05-01T11:48:25.659-04:00Easier said than done. But first, I have to finis...Easier said than done. But first, I have to finish my book, LOL. Then onto the editing... Guess time will tell. There's only two words I want on my grave "I tried." Think that says it all.(; <br /><br />Thanks for stopping in to comment on my blog. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00501918398545296619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623329525857855745.post-3876212074949492142013-05-01T11:34:26.243-04:002013-05-01T11:34:26.243-04:00You're definitely not alone in your worries! ...You're definitely not alone in your worries! Remember you are learning to be a better writer with every step you take, so even if you don't have luck the first hundred times keep at. :) <br /><br />Good luck!kjmckendryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534751311630921447noreply@blogger.com