So, as far as my writing a NaNo novel this month…not so much.
As far as moving ahead in the agent-search contest…not so much.
BUT…suffering from a lack of encouragement from loving supporters…not so much!
I’m so thankful for all the unexpected words of encouragement that float me through days like this–days when I really can’t concentrate on moving laundry to the dryer, figuring out the supper menu, or helping my daughter with math because my mind is elsewhere. Days where my book’s been either inadvertently or ADVERTENTLY (word?) rejected.
So, I just want to say thanks to all of you. And will I stop writing? NOT SO MUCH.
–Heather
you're a trooper! Wish I could say I had NO CLUE how you're feeling, but I would be telling a huge fib. We all have days that test us more than others. Thankfully we are never alone. I like to rest in a few scriptures when I am feeling distracted/overwhelmed/discouraged/whatever:"but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:31"We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;" 2 Cor 4:8"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matt 11:28
Thanks for the reminder, TC! I'm truly feeling the "perplexed" side of things right now!
I've written 5 books and many halves with no publishing in sight. Keep at it, though. Being a writer is enormously frustrating, but worth it.
Thanks, Jill! Yes, with every novel I finish that doesn't go to print, I feel less and less justified putting more time toward another one. But I keep thinking I'm going to hit on that perfect "debut novel" idea soon!