I just dropped by Angela Knight's blog and read her post about How Not to Take 20 Years Becoming an Overnight Success.
I have to say, I am soooo guilty of not finishing wips! *blush* I've gotten better over the past year while I've been working toward getting published. I've finished two stories, both have generated a little attention, but neither are in print yet.
Anyway, I wanted to link to that particular post just in case someone else is a professional procrastinator--like myself. It's worth reading! There's also tid bits about getting an agent, and editors. Interesting writer stuff. Don't pass it up!
On another note... Even though hubby is working 7/12 on the nightshift, and it's killing me to keep the baby arranged during the daylight hours... and keep the household running semi-normally for the teenage son, I am still getting in time for my AQ rewrite! It's only about 15 minutes morning, and 15 in the evening, but it's happening. I've corrected 2/7 chapters. Woot!
I will say this about the rewrites though... who knew commas were such a pain to correct. And put politely, passive sentences suck. I promise to try and remember this the next time I sit to actually write something instead of edit.
*lol* I'm guilty of the same thing - not finishing my WIPs. After I joined Romance Divas, I've become better, and I've been able to finish two. Not bad, uh?
ReplyDeleteYeh, with the support of RD they've managed to help us improve
ReplyDeleteI edit when Writers Block is in full swing. But mine has been going on too long that now I'm beating it away with a stick! lol
Congrats on getting the 'maybe' email from AQ! I was bummed when I didn't win or get the second email. I took my book though, knowing what needed to be revamped and did it. That's the one I just sold.
ReplyDeleteYeah finishing the books are so key. Good luck! I know it can get chaotic, but any free moments make a difference. Thanks for dropping by my blog and being so sweet! I love Sable's covers too.
Not bad at all, Silma! That's me...two in the bag. Now to get them published. RD was really helped me a lot since I've joined. Thanks Jodie...*grins*
ReplyDeleteShelli, that's so awesome! You sold so fast! I've made up my mind if AQ doesn't go for my rewrites I'm subbing to Cobblestone.