That is so true, but also more easily said than done. As I continue to rake in rejections, it’s harder and harder to keep motivated. I think what helps me is that I cannot start something withouth finishing it. So, I’ll have to query every single agent out there before I give up!!!
That is so true, but also more easily said than done. As I continue to rake in rejections, it’s harder and harder to keep motivated. I think what helps me is that I cannot start something withouth finishing it. So, I’ll have to query every single agent out there before I give up!!!
No doubt easier said than done, Kena. I’ll be with you in the querying.
I think this is going on my fav. motivational sites. I don’t know about the running (ugh!) but I like the tough love, suck it up & write part.
Some other favorites:
Annie Lamott on why to keep writing: “Nobody wants this as much as you and nobody will be as sorry as you if you don’t get it. ”
Philip Roethke “We learn by going where we have to go.”
and from Rent “The only way out is up.”
Tim says I should add my personal motto: “People suck (present company excluded). I write for me.”
Those are great quotes, Sarah. I feel motivated until I get another rejection, and then I want to eat cookies until I die from a sugar overdose.
Thank you for the link Barbara, that was a great article! Sometimes I get so discouraged and I haven’t even started to query yet…
It’s a hard process, Lua. Just keep your chin up. My friend Sarah got an agent right out of the gate, so it is possible.