Erggg. Arggg.
So, feeling better today. Well, mentally, not physically. My son decided to share his cold with me so I am busy trying to fight that off. So far just annoying not evil.
But, I'm feeling better about writing. Mostly because of the blogfest I ran into the other day. Just when I thought I had run out of writing mojo I felt compelled to write that paragraph.
I'm not sure it's enough mojo to write a whole chapter right now but it was enough to remind me that I didn't choose to write stories, I just write them.
I didn't say to myself one day 'hey, I want to be a writer and get rejected all the time on my quest to be published', I just felt the need to write.
I'm not an amazing writer but I think that I am a good writer.
I may never be a best-selling author but that was never my intention anyway.
Getting published just seemed like the next step.
Self publishing is always an option but it could be really complicated.
I have been thinking about posting chapters of the book on this blog. I could go through each chapter again, read it, edit it and then post it.
It's a risk. Opening myself to criticism but also to helpful comments.
I mean what is the purpose of continuing in any way if I don't share? What is the purpose of having that damn book if no one reads it?
So, what do you guys think? Would you like to read about Colin and Riley?
It's a great idea to post excerpts of your work. Doing full chapters might be too much, but a page to two to wet our appetites is a good way to get feedback without giving it all away.
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Michael
Hope you feel better soon. Personally, I would have you hang on to it a bit longer. Don't get me wrong, I would love to read what you wrote, I always do, but giving your book away is kind of heart wrenching. Don't give up your quest for publishing yet.
ReplyDeleteHang in there Heather. Sorry if I come across as a spoil sport but I had a bit too much sugar today.
Michael - I think you are suggesting that I be a tease! I guess I could handle that.
ReplyDeleteMurees - Not a spoil sport and I'm glad you stated your opinion.
Right after I wrote this I saw that Amazon is doing it's 2011 Breakthrough Novel Award contest...http://www.amazon.com/b?node=332264011.
I'll have to check into the submission guidelines.
a paragraph here or there is never a bad idea and who knows that might be your path to publication.
ReplyDeleteYou never know what's gonna happen when you reach out and share. That's the beauty of it. :-)
ReplyDeleteJoanna and Liz - Thank you. I would have to agree.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to read your stuff!
ReplyDeleteL.A. - Thank you. I'm just trying to figure out the best way to post it. I do think it would be fun to share some and see what you guys all think.
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