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posted by
majroj
on August 8, 2005 at 12:33 PM
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Majroj. I think I just spotted this comment. You make a good point. I have actually written it already in other forms and need to pull it together
posted by
Azur
on August 7, 2005 at 10:27 PM
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Remember that the people who made the money off the gold fields of CA
weren't the miners, but the guys who sold them their shovels, booze and clothes, etc. Write a how-to book anout writing!
posted by
majroj
on August 3, 2005 at 12:43 AM
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Majroj, this kind of agent takes on the author if they believe your book will make them money. My book idea may have that potential
posted by
Azur
on August 2, 2005 at 12:12 PM
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SincerityAnna, yes it is good but that waiting does not get easier
posted by
Azur
on August 2, 2005 at 12:08 PM
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MayB,
They all have interest...that's always good...I so hate the waiting game though...we all do...
posted by
SincerityAnna
on August 2, 2005 at 9:01 AM
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MayB,
You're spending too much time worrying about all these things NOT happening. Shift your focus, NOW. Think positively. (I swear it works...like attracts like.) Spend some time preparing your surroundings for when all these opportunities become reality. Think from the end. ASSUME these opportunities will come to fruition. Look forward to beginning work on them. It's all a mind set MayB...trust me, you'll get them.
posted by
NCwriter
on August 2, 2005 at 6:37 AM
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Tigerprincess, thanks so much--what else is there but to try? You go too!!!
posted by
Azur
on August 2, 2005 at 1:23 AM
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MayB, I admire you! It sounds like you are making your own magic happen! You go girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!
posted by
tigerprincess
on August 1, 2005 at 9:48 PM
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Ironic...when you need a good agent most is when you can't afford them.
Assuming you can find one.
posted by
majroj
on August 1, 2005 at 9:44 PM
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Word.smith, I am just as afraid of success as failure. Thanks for your kind thoughts
posted by
Azur
on August 1, 2005 at 8:17 PM
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Vane, I'm never short of ideas but sometimes I wish I had a regular job
posted by
Azur
on August 1, 2005 at 8:16 PM
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MayB,
Try not to worry too much about what may or may not happen. Half the bad things we worry about never happen any way. I'm sending good wishes your way.
posted by
word.smith
on August 1, 2005 at 6:19 PM
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It's great that you have a few things going for you. It's the way to start getting your work out there.
posted by
Vanidad
on August 1, 2005 at 5:07 PM
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MayB, I am spoiled by my past few years of work. I am already in
the stores which love my work and the buyers are already a phone call away from the store owners, so, I haven't had to 'put myself out there' as you must do for each writing gig. My heart goes out to you. Your profession is a head beater and a heart breaker and wonderful when it all comes together, when someone believes in you and gives you enough money to sit and just write.
This last weekend's sales pitching was something that I have not had to do in years and years and it dragged me like a rider fallen off of a horse with one foot still in the stirrup, but it was exhilirating, too. You feel that way almost daily and I cringe at the thought. You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din.
posted by
benzinha
on August 1, 2005 at 5:03 PM
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MayB,
"It is good to have a nice spread of eggs in a few baskets."
Ben
posted by
A-and-B
on August 1, 2005 at 2:42 PM
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Way to go! I think it is
great you have of these things going on. Believe me, the right thing will pan out. Waiting sucks, I know. I wish the best thing happens for you. Take care
posted by
Flumpystalls3000
on August 1, 2005 at 2:35 PM
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Stressful stuff MayB!
Ugh! I sure wish you all the best!! It's funny cos when I first started reading your post I wondered why you were nervous...you are a great writer! Then I realized that even great writers find this submission process stressful! Especially when so much is leaning on it. You wrote: "It might be easier to dream than to find out the truth that I'm not good enough." I wonder this often! I hope the ball keeps rolling for you MayB. And ya...queries and proposals take sooo much time...it's easier to just write! Good luck! Keep us posted!!
posted by
ginnieb
on August 1, 2005 at 2:02 PM
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Don't give up keep on plugging away. Something will pop!
I am in the throws of fighting with my editor - things can always be not so rosy on the other side of the fence.
posted by
the-loanlady
on August 1, 2005 at 1:29 PM
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Dave Cryer, I almost dread the moment of reckoning because I fear that the dream will be curtailed. I have just injected a little more of the self-doubt I feel into the post.
posted by
Azur
on August 1, 2005 at 12:44 PM
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I shall will the phone to ring, the email to delight and the letterbox to pour forth only bills (small ones). Fingers crossed in England and metaphorical hands aloft to help you catch all those falling balls.
Good luck, Juggler.
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on August 1, 2005 at 12:40 PM
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