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I’ve seen many
writers heralding good news lately on Facebook, social media, and here in the form of Sweet Success posts.
Good news is everywhere.
By sharing good news, other writers remind me of the reality
of the traditional publishing process. It involves many layers of requests (and
rejections) with agents, editors, and publishers.
I’ve found writers to be genuine cheerleaders. The
congratulatory messages aren’t part of a Facebook Happy world. They are sincere
“Awesome!” and “Can’t wait to buy your book” messages.
We should be happy, because every writer, who gets a deal or
a break before us, leaves a trail of information breadcrumbs for our own publishing
quest. If we are lucky, he or she blogs about “how I got my agent” blog or shares
the details in a private Facebook group conversation. These stories are filled with
tales of hard work, revisions, and seized opportunities like conferences,
membership groups, and social media pitch contests.
One day, I hope to have a “good news” post to share about a
manuscript. Until then, I’ll continue to applaud the good news I hear from
others and remember to acknowledge my own personal victories. After attending
the Big Sur in the Rockies, I have a manuscript where I think it needs to be.
Yay me!
Do you have good news to share today?
Blog: http://stacysjensen.blogspot.com Twitter: @StacySJensen
I love being able to cheer a fellow writer on. I know most, like me, think it's a pie-in-the-sky dream so when publishing happens we need to be cheerleaders and be encouraged that, maybe, we're next in the queue.
ReplyDeleteGood news has been everywhere lately. So it's a good time to know it's not "a pit-in-the-sky dream." Good luck Julie with your work.
DeleteJust going to Big Sur is an achievement, Stacy. Best of luck with your manuscript. You might be next woo hoo!
ReplyDeleteThanks Catherine!
DeleteI agree, the good news I hear cheers me on as well. Good luck with you ms, Stacy
ReplyDeleteThanks Clar. The great news does keep me moving forward.
DeleteHooray for success posts! It's always great to see another author flourish and reach their dreams!
ReplyDeleteIndeed Allison!
DeleteHow so right you are, Stacy!
ReplyDeleteAnd I look forward to hearing some good news from you.
I'm working toward that goal Mike. :)
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