Comments on: The Facts vs. The Story You Tell Yourself

By: Willy Perez

Willy Perez — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 06:56:53 +0000

It all depends on the point of view. Very beautiful. Thank you. Brian Vickers Girlfriend

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By: karen lee

karen lee — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 17:43:38 +0000

Writers, don’t create self-fulfilling prophesies with your doubts. I struggle with doubts, too, of course–But I rather remain positive, even if my hopes are diminished slightly from time to time. This is another Great post, Rachelle. Thank you.

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By: Yvette

Yvette — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 07:38:33 +0000

Story: I have failed to establish a writing habit so many times in the past, mostly due to the feeling that competing demands on my time were more important – This time won’t be any different.

Fact: This is a different time in my life, I have fewer demands on my time and attention than any time for the last 27 years and I am ready to make writing a priority in a way I haven’t since I left school. This time it feels different, and there’s no reason why I can’t succeed.

By: Pat Boothe

Pat Boothe — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 22:47:57 +0000

I am a first time writer. I do not have a job so I have no money to pay for professional opinions. I have no experience in this enormous world of Publishers and Agents, so I try to read as much as I can; but, the more I do, the more I feel lost. I wrote a query letter sent it out to about 30 agents and counting. I got declined by all I have heard from. I have no idea if my writing is boring or just all around sucks! I feel like I should throw in the towel. Can anyone tell me how to get an agent to accept me as a client?

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By: Sophie E Tallis

Sophie E Tallis — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:41:42 +0000

A great post again. Thank you, Rachelle.

Fact: I am a published author whose debut novel has been doing well but I desperately want to find an agent. I had sent query letters out a couple of years ago but had no success.

Story: I’ve waited too long to get an agent and now it’s too late!

A better story: It’s never too late to get a agent, I just haven’t found the right one yet. Now that I have a publisher I should try again as I’ll have a better chance of finding an agent.

By: Jan Thompson

Jan Thompson — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 04:09:08 +0000

In reply to Natalie Sharpston.

Letting go is what I need to do to!

I like what you said: “At some point, I need to let go and get this novel out there to an agent. Then move on to the next one.”

This year, I’m learning when to “let go” of my manuscripts, and stop editing. Done. Move on!

🙂

By: Alison Stanley

Alison Stanley — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 09:30:56 +0000

I saw your article the other day and it made my day. Here is my contribution.

Fact: Someone left a negative review on my book on Amazon saying I’m a bad writer

Story: They must be right. Who am I to think I can write a decent book? Everyone is probably laughing at me right now

Truth: Look at all the people who have taken time out of their day to tell me they loved my book and how much it inspired them.

Its so easy to get discouraged as a writer. Thanks for your post.

By: Susan J. Berger

Susan J. Berger — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 07:08:27 +0000

You pretty much covered all my scenarios in your post. I’ve been waiting for over a year to hear back from my publisher after signing the contract. I will now assume that I will hear from her in the next three years. You might enjoy Kris Kahr’s post at Pen and Ink.
http://thepenandinkblog.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-kidlit-writers-alphabet.html
I find her scenario to be accurate right up until the letter S. I am putting S, V, and Y on my favorite dreams list.