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The re-write of my upper middle-grade fantasy is done! A friend beta read the first 25-pages and I was super excited to get her feedback. I've already tweaked the pages. There wasn't much, which is great news. I may read the story one more time looking for sentences I can tighten up. Then I'm thinking of having this one go through a round of developmental edits. Or maybe DE-light. Is there such a thing? I recently signed up for Reedsy so I'll find out.
No matter if you write a story for yourself, your kids, to self-publish, or to publish traditionally, this quote is true. The only way you fail is if you stop writing. Over the years, I've heard agents, editors and authors say it takes a combination of skill, persistence, and luck to be successful as a writer and not always in that order. I think of this when writer's block hits or when an editor passes on one of my projects. This brings me to this month's questions.
Question of the month:
Did you ever say “I quit”? If so, what happened to make you come back to writing?
My answer: No I haven't. Writing a novel is hard work, but it is also thrilling and rewarding. I love the challenge of creating new characters, getting to know them, and becoming lost in their worlds.
How about you? Have you quit? What made you come back?
Congratulations on completing your manuscript Cherie! YAY! I will never give up! Writers Rock :)
ReplyDeleteWe sure do!
DeleteYay! How exciting. There isn't much better than that stage where you're on the verge of sharing a writerly love, eh?
ReplyDeleteIt is an exciting stage. :)
DeleteHere's looking forward to the next bit of news on it.
DeleteCongrats on finishing! Good luck with the developmental edits!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Chrys.
DeleteNever gone for long and yes, it is rewarding. :-)
ReplyDeleteAnna from elements of emaginette
That's the spirit I like!
DeleteIt has to feel good to get that rewrite done. Let other people look at it for a while while you relax a bit.
ReplyDeleteThat's the plan. Although, my idea of relaxing is plotting my next project.
DeleteAwesome! And you are going through Reedsy - very cool.
ReplyDeleteI've been checking it out and think I will try it.
DeleteThat's my motto: just keep going. It's not always easy. Thanks for the encouragement!
ReplyDeleteHere's my IWSG June post: how to survive the 'little quits'
I like your motto. :) Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteLOVE the quote. It's so true! Got to play to win, right? Thanks for stopping by my blog and signing up for the tour, Cherie!! You're the best :)
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure. :)
DeleteGood luck with your fantasy edits! It's awesome that your friend wasn't able to find much. :)
ReplyDeleteWith Love,
Mandy
It was a great feeling. :)
DeleteCongrats on finishing! I hope you toasted with something bubbly and delicious.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nicki :)
DeleteHooray for finishing the rewrite! It feels good to polish a manuscript.
ReplyDeleteIt does! :)
DeleteGood advice. I need to get back into the game. Maybe the Twitter Pitch party will get things going in the right direction.
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