Fri 28 Oct 2011
Friday Inspiration
Posted by Danielle under Inspiration, On Writing, Sweet Nonsense
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I read a lot of queries this week–about one hundred. I sent a lot of rejections this week–about ninety-something (I requested four manuscripts).
Getting rejections is never easy (remember: I get them, too!). Sending rejections isn’t easy, either. But when I pass on your project and tell you to keep writing, I mean it. The passage below explains why. So even if you think I’m a jerk with no taste for passing on your project, you should listen to Ira Glass, because he’s a really smart guy.
Keep writing.
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October 30th, 2011 at 4:49 pm
Love this. Really love it. Might tattoo it across my forehead.
November 3rd, 2011 at 6:15 pm
Great advice and so true. I believe in the old saying that you have to practice 10,000 hours to become good at something. I think many writers get frustrated and give up too soon. Thanks for the inspirational boost!
November 8th, 2011 at 9:43 am
Thank you for sharing. Mr. Glass’ words remind me that writing is a process of evolving. One of the best ways to speed the progression: join a critique group and embrace the feedback. It smarts sometimes, but it’s terrific “fertilizer”.
November 17th, 2011 at 8:39 pm
Thanks for sharing this. It was a hit of perspective that I desperately needed.
November 29th, 2011 at 10:49 am
Thanks for reminding me of this. What a great encouragement–to keep moving forward and working at craft rather than expecting genius to fall on my lap.