They told me selling the story would be more difficult than writing it. I said pshaw! No Problem. They also told me it takes a LONG-TIME to write a good story and even longer to edit it--especially a first novel. Pshaw again! They added you're never through writing it - unless you stash it away somewhere inaccessible. Should have listened. But you know me - the perennial optimist. So I continue to send out queries (and get preformatted rejections, some polite, some otherwise, and many who don't bother to respond at all.) My queries in search of an agent (and ultimately a publisher) will continue.
Really doesn't matter. I've enjoyed the writing experience creating "In Dangerous Waters." I've been inspired to continually improve thanks to many other writers and especially my editor Elisabeth Tuck. Although I have little to show others for it now, it has been time well spent.
Thanks for your patience in reading this drivel. One day I can add a "SOLD - AT LAST" entry. Check back with me then - PLEASE.
1 comment:
Keep sending your novel out, Jack. I wonder if we ever get used to the rejections? I understand exactly what you mean.
In the beginning I thought 'well, this is supposed to happen,' but more and more I'm thinking, 'okay, I'm ready now, ready to be published, ready to seal up the rejection file, ready to say my book has been swooped up.'
Good luck! I'll check back to see what happens. In the meantime, you can start the next book :)
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