Update and Literary Woes, what an interesting title to draw y’all in to read this post right? I thought so, straight and to the point lol. So it’s been awhile since I’ve written well, really anything for that matter…usually the holidays effect my writing because I’m so busy, that it pains me but I don’t write much.
The big change that has affected my husband and I the most is, that I got a second job. That’s right, I’m working two jobs and trying to find time to write/submit my Novel to Literary Agents. So I ask that you please bear with me on the lack of keeping up with my blog. My husband and I are trying to figure out our new routine, the only reason I’ve found the time to write this is because I am sitting in my car typing it on my cell. Plus the overwhelming urge to write which has been weighing heavily on me. I’ve been forgetting my own advice to Just keep writing! We are just trying to get ahead and save to buy our own home which I’m sure many of you can relate to.
But aside from all that…I have submitted my finished revision of my novel to several agents and have gotten anywhere from flat out no’s, to my client list is full, to it’s got incredible potential but I can’t take it on right now so try some of our other agents…etc. I’ve found that I dislike the generic ones the most…even though I completely understand that they can’t personally respond to every query that comes across their email. Let me explain.
My issue with the generic ones is that they are so vague. I suppose if I were a literary agent and had only so much time in my day I would feel differently. But what I wouldn’t give to be able to have a few agents just explain a reason why they feel it wouldn’t be a good fit. We try so hard to write a great Query letter and edit everything just right. Then to get the flat out no’s, is really discouraging.
I’ve heard many Authors say ‘why don’t you just publish it yourself?’ It may come to that but I wanted so bad to work with a Literary agent as a team to find the right publisher. It may not happen and I’m learning to accept that but I’m trying as hard as I can.
There is so much doubt in my writing abilities at the moment. The doubts of:
- Maybe my writing isn’t good enough.
- I wrote a novel I wanted to read but does anyone else?
- Will I ever get to write for a living? Get to do what I love?
- Is my Query letter good enough (which I rewrote already as well)?
- Is there something wrong with the first chapter?
And the list can go on and on but the point is that in this part of the process I have been so discouraged. However, in one way or another I will publish my novel so any of you who are interested and many others hopefully get to immerse themselves in the world and life of my characters that I created. One of these days you will get to read what I have been talking about in my blog all this time. I know this is all part of the writing journey that I am on but dammit if it’s not frustrating lol.
That being said, I would love to hear about your efforts in dealing with Literary Agents. As much information as you feel like commenting, whether encouraging or not. I am curious to know how the rest of you are faring in this cruel but wonderful literary world we live in. Please feel free to comment below.
I wish all of you luck in your artist endeavors. Although I haven’t been able to find the right literary agent for myself, I sincerely hope it happens a lot faster for all of you who want to share your stories with the world.
Thank you for reading my blog…Until Next Time…JUST KEEP WRITING.
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