Rounding Second!
I'm heading toward third base!
The journey to getting published feels like baseball to me right now. I cracked the ball and sent it soaring (sent out my queries). I reached first base.
Then I got a request for a full. That's my second base.
Some people go straight home from there, but I'm heading toward third.
That's because I received a revision letter from an editor. *swoon*
Remember I had a full out to a publisher? They've requested some revisions which I am only too happy to do! So right now I'm trying to get these done so the manuscript can go out for some reads.
I've heard that some writers are discouraged by revision requests. Maybe they're overwhelmed (I was a little) and they step off the base and are out. DON'T step off the base. If you get a request, and it feels doable and you resonate with it, RUN like lightning for third base.
This is pretty exciting for me. I could still get out but I know there'll be other chances for me to bat again.
What is the most exciting thing that ever happened with one of your manuscripts? Would you love to get a revision letter?
For tips on handling revisions, check out these fabulous posts by Jody Hedlund and Keli Gwyn.
The journey to getting published feels like baseball to me right now. I cracked the ball and sent it soaring (sent out my queries). I reached first base.
Then I got a request for a full. That's my second base.
Some people go straight home from there, but I'm heading toward third.
That's because I received a revision letter from an editor. *swoon*
Remember I had a full out to a publisher? They've requested some revisions which I am only too happy to do! So right now I'm trying to get these done so the manuscript can go out for some reads.
I've heard that some writers are discouraged by revision requests. Maybe they're overwhelmed (I was a little) and they step off the base and are out. DON'T step off the base. If you get a request, and it feels doable and you resonate with it, RUN like lightning for third base.
This is pretty exciting for me. I could still get out but I know there'll be other chances for me to bat again.
What is the most exciting thing that ever happened with one of your manuscripts? Would you love to get a revision letter?
For tips on handling revisions, check out these fabulous posts by Jody Hedlund and Keli Gwyn.
Comments
I met the editor of a publishing house and we clicked. She requested the full of my manuscript. They then sent me a long and very personal email singing the praises of my writing, but telling me it was not right for them at this time. They even went into detail about where the book could have been made stronger... sigh. Still it was not to be.
Katie, woohoo! I've never slid home before. Sounds fun. *grin*
Send it out girl! With a rejection like that, I think there's going to be an acceptance somewhere. :-) Congrats!
I love the reference to baseball, and I do know you've been training hard. You just might slide right into home, safe.
I've had some pretty cool things said about my work from people I trust.
Oh, and I have no idea what base I'm on. I think I'm in the stands chomping on a hot dog.
~ Wendy
Terri, I'm glad. I know reading other writers' stories give me hope, definitely.
LOL Wendy, I don't know. Seems to me you've been on second a few times. :-) But if you are eating a hot dog, save one for me because I might find myself next to you in a few months.
Revisions letters really do make you feel a little sick to your stomach because now someone else is actually wanting to see it again. Expectations are involved; what if you don't live up to what the other person wants? Yikes.
But once you're done, you'll feel so much better about the story.
I'm so happy for you!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Go girl. Do those revisions and may this be the start of publication for you!
You've brought a huge smile to my face, girl!!
The most exciting thing that happened w/one of my manuscripts thus far? Hmm. I think you already know the answer to that. But here's a hint:
Es lebe Deutschland! LOL
I wish you well on the revisions. You can do it--once you get past the shell-shocked stage and can view the feedback more objectively. What's exciting is when you begin to see the possibilities, experience a surge of creativity energy, and watch your get better right before your eyes.
(Thanks for the link to my post.)
Eileen, your excitement is bringing a smile to MY face. :-)
Congratulations! Go for it. You might even wind up stealing home!
Keli, yep, I do like seeing the story pick up and get better. Hopefully. *grin*
Laila, thanks so much for commenting! If I get home, I'll be telling the world. Well, at least the blogosphere. lol
And yes, I would gladly receive revision requests! People often see what I miss when I'm editing so it's would be nice to have that :)
LOL Julie, well, I haven't made a sale yet and I don't know if it'll make it to bestseller (though that would be pretty awesome). Thanks for your enthusiasm. It's catching. :-)
Karen, yes, lovely is the word for it. *grin* You'll finish!!
Great news! Keep your eye on the goal, and go for it. :)
Blessings,
Susan
Tana, I hope, hope, hope!!!
Thanks Susan!
Diane, I just hope I can keep the attitude if I don't reach home. But I'll be sliding if I do!
My most exciting part of the game was landing an agent, so I'm only on 2nd base. She's done an excellent job of pitching my books, but so far we've not found a home for them.
I'm still batting, though. I'm revising the two into one, which will reach a larger audience.
Blessings on your game,
Jen
Thanks, Angie! I'll take blessings. I like those. ;-)
Thank you Lynn!
Jeanette, it depends on the game. If it was for an agent, then you already got home, right? :-) Blessings on your game too!
The most exciting thing that ever happened to me was that I would have gotten a short story in an annual collection if I had been Canadian. That was the only thing wrong with my story the lady said.
Rita, I'm incredibly excited and honored about the whole thing. And nervous!
Thanks Jennifer!
Thanks Glynis. :-) And Julie. :-)
Hope you come around to home soon.