tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post2094316857086630273..comments2024-03-11T16:14:49.158-07:00Comments on Don't pet me, I'm writing: When the end isn't the endTAWNA FENSKEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468819219529035563noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-46872833952043224592012-11-27T18:33:38.187-08:002012-11-27T18:33:38.187-08:00It sounds like raising kids. You think you've ...It sounds like raising kids. You think you've reached a milestone and then suddenly there's a new hill in front of you and sometimes you even slide back down the old hill a ways and have to hike back up. But still, when you stop and appreciate how far you've come it's a pretty nice feeling. You have to celebrate every small hill regardless of what's coming next. Preferably with wine.<br /><br />The EndLaurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09880339467918981658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-27660849024578549482012-11-27T08:30:00.470-08:002012-11-27T08:30:00.470-08:00I was explaining this process to my Grammy, who is...I was explaining this process to my Grammy, who is my beta reader and of course, biggest fan, and she says, "Well I really hope you're like that lady wrote Gone With The Wind, and make a million dollars and never have to write again."<br /><br />I was horrified. NEVER HAVE TO WRITE AGAIN??? But it does put all the crazy in perspective, doesn't it? I mean, this is how the non writing world sees the whole thing!!<br /><br />Best of luck in all arena's. You know I'm a fan. <br /><br />And to those of you, who like me, are in the agent search, and those who don't have agents who L<3VE their work, take note of the comment directly above mine. THAT'S WHAT AN AGENT SHOULD LOOK LIKE. Don't settle. Life and writing are hard enough.<br /><br />{{{{{{{{{{supersisterwriterhugs}}}}}} to all. Raley Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12491288350718441261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-31183601082425454162012-11-26T19:51:44.377-08:002012-11-26T19:51:44.377-08:00I love you.I love you.Michelle Wolfsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-64666752565430405772012-11-26T14:24:47.652-08:002012-11-26T14:24:47.652-08:00Aw, no LET IT BREATHE? Well, fingers crossed for r...Aw, no LET IT BREATHE? Well, fingers crossed for reading it eventually. And in the meantime, I'll be looking forward to whatever does come out as book #3!Jess Huckinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10552457520983943353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-48765481077491808032012-11-26T10:34:13.552-08:002012-11-26T10:34:13.552-08:00^ I too am working on getting an agent!^ I too am working on getting an agent!miaohdeuxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391718854889169217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-30148383598802847082012-11-26T10:33:38.396-08:002012-11-26T10:33:38.396-08:00What Elizabeth said. I actually recently made the ...What Elizabeth said. I actually recently made the decision to stop submitting my last MS (which I'd worked on for three years) for consideration. I don't think it's good enough to be published, and I think it's gone as far as it's going to go. I'm grateful I had the experience of writing it, but I'm concentrating on another project now that just feels more "me".<br /><br />Good luck with your edits, Tawna!Unprofessional Critichttp://twitter.com/unprocriticnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-8623756798087125032012-11-26T08:24:20.509-08:002012-11-26T08:24:20.509-08:00As someone still working towards the "get an ...As someone still working towards the "get an agent" milestone, this is a nice reality check. It really does seem like once you get an agent, it's all just a matter of time after that. <br /><br />Yeah, not so much.<br /><br />Thanks for the reality check, and good luck with your edits. I've got to get back to my own WIP, which is about halfway through the first "The End".Elizabeth Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03214706118828699708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-39373627003534693872012-11-26T06:29:41.789-08:002012-11-26T06:29:41.789-08:00Have you ever noticed all of us (writers I mean) w...Have you ever noticed all of us (writers I mean) when we get contracts are like "yes, I've done it, top of the mountain" and then we get into the job and we realize nope, no, we've just been transferred to a tougher mountain and told to climb it blindfolded in the snow? <br /><br />Then again, none of us ever go back so maybe that just says we're either gluttons for punishment or this mountain range is better than say becoming a CPA. Patricia Eimerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14224629115674437978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-11737867949251448252012-11-26T05:53:35.796-08:002012-11-26T05:53:35.796-08:00How about I just insert *see author weep* here, an...How about I just insert *see author weep* here, and leave it at that. I had the delusion that getting an agent meant that I was finally THERE. Oh, hah. Book 1 didn't sell, despite the fact that it was rocking and we both loved it. Book 2 was only sent out to 2 editors, because my agent really didn't like it. Book 3 is still out on submission, but it's not looking good. Book 4 just got "THE END" and I have a few edits to integrate from my first readers...and no doubt A LOT MORE coming from my agent. And then this one gets sent out. Please send monkeys.Deborah Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032614187237072683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-50693077057457366382012-11-26T05:29:44.956-08:002012-11-26T05:29:44.956-08:00You KNOW how very far "the end" is from ...You KNOW how very far "the end" is from the "THE END" for me--you've seen enough of my early versions. <br /><br />Also, I really want to THE END, MUTHAFUCKA on the one I hope you'll be sending me soon. ;)Linda G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576828490765434497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-18683104164201485052012-11-26T04:42:39.604-08:002012-11-26T04:42:39.604-08:00Publishing is like one giant, confusing maze with ...Publishing is like one giant, confusing maze with roadblocks filled with hyper clowns and baboons scratching their asses. You have to go through so much just to get the agent then sell the book then actually get the book published (or not) and then you have to start most, if not all, of that process over again with another MS. *sigh*<br /><br />However it goes, I'm rooting for you!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04503349476515967696noreply@blogger.com