So what IS it you're doing today? You're gone all day AND it's hope-filled? ;) Thinking good thoughts.
I'm glad you pointed out to listen at minute 3. I liked it, too. And it's timely, because just yesterday and today (after an epiphany I had), I've been thinking of my book this is just like I'd want to read. This is it.
I thought she seemed very sweet in this video too. :-)
Janna, I wrote this before my day arrived, and my plans changed. I still had to go out but I got home sooner than expected! :-) The hope-filled part came when I checked my e-mail and had a full request. *grin*
Thanks for posting this, Jessica! I'm not a Twilight fan but I really respect Stephenie Meyer for telling the story she wanted to tell. Her journey is very inspiring and a good reminder to keep writing.
Wow, thanks for sharing this; I needed to hear about the man who published his first/ninth book, and to just have fun tntertaining yourself. If it stops being fun, there's no point in going on.
Hmm. I liked her, and I wasn't expecting to. Thank you for one more reminder that the most important thing is to listen to our hearts, regardless of the outcome.
I keep apologizing to my husband for sitting next to him with my laptop after the kids go to bed and he keeps telling me - if you're enjoying it that much, keep doing it. Thanks for the post.
Too much information? LOL It hurts because I've been working out at the gym. I just started last week and I'm probably not as sore as I should be, but there is a twinge here and there, just enough to tell me something is getting exercise. Do I like to work out? NO WAY! But I do it because I want the end product: toned muscles and a strong inside (you know, whatever is supposed to get better because I'm exercising, lol). I read many, many blogs. Especially yours. One thing we all have in common is our frustration with fitting writing into our busy schedules. And sometimes, we just plain don't want to write. I'll confess: the other night I watched two shows on my computer instead of writing. No busy schedule there, just a lazy writer. :-) The thing is, if we want the end product, if we want to finish a manuscript and pursue publication, then we need to force ourselves to write. It's not always fun, passionate or exciting. It's work. And like work, when well-do
When I first started writing, I did a lot of research. One of the things I began to notice was how long it took for authors to get published. The average, if I remember right, was 3-5 years from the point of starting to the point of contract. The numbers boggled me. Could I write for that long? With no guarantee? Of course, I could. It helped to think of the first few years as college. Still, I was overwhelmed by the thought of how long it took so I decided to stop thinking about it and just write, query, etc. About a year ago, I suddenly realized I'd been writing for three years. Somehow the time had flown by. How? Well, the best thing about publishing is that while there's a wait, there's also always things changing. For example, after I finished my first manuscript it took time to write the query. Then time to figure out who to send it to. And then I started a new story as I waited for responses. Between all that was editing and critiquing and contests. Basically, I'
I have a confession. No one hate me. But I like to clean. There. I wrote it. Not only do I enjoy most of my chores, but I feel compelled to do them no matter what. At the expense of writing, blogging, and sleep, I must have a clean kitchen before I go to sleep. What's your Main Character's house look like? How do you handle your daily chores? Do people who are the opposite of you intrigue or annoy you?
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I also agree that a true writer is someone who writes whether or not anyone else is going to read it.
~ Wendy
I'm glad you pointed out to listen at minute 3. I liked it, too. And it's timely, because just yesterday and today (after an epiphany I had), I've been thinking of my book this is just like I'd want to read. This is it.
Love that.
Janna, I wrote this before my day arrived, and my plans changed. I still had to go out but I got home sooner than expected! :-) The hope-filled part came when I checked my e-mail and had a full request. *grin*
Good luck with it.
I enjoyed the video.
Have a great day!
Jen
Patti
Thanks for the post.