I can totally relate to your experience! My first book found an agent who was sure it would sell - it didn’t. Then she ghosted me before leaving to pursue other interests. Second book went nowhere, despite glowing feedback from an editor who was ‘sure it would easily find an agent/publisher - it didn’t. Now editing book three before re-entering the querying trenches. Meanwhile testing the water by posting some stories on Substack, which will almost certainly go unread by anyone except members of my writing group. Good luck with your journey & I would love to read some of your stories if your article is anything to go by. 😊
I didn’t realize you’ve written THREE novels! Querying is an arduous journey, and I give you mad props for walking the walk and getting your novels repped! I hope we can hold one in our hands someday sooner rather than later, but for now, reading short stories and excerpts will be awesome!!
You are FAR too talented for your stories to be sitting unread! I think you'd do GREAT in self-pub land but I also understand the desire for trad pub, too. But more than anything, I'm just happy to see that you want to share your writing and stories however you can, because the world deserves to read your words!
thank you for sharing. i've been thinking about this a lot; how it seems like the goalposts keep moving (or i keep moving them), which makes me feel like i'm perpetually failing. it's nice to know that i'm not alone in feeling this way. 🤍
i would love to read the chapters you plan to publish here!
I’m happy and I thank you for sharing your humbling experience. I’ve only sent my first book off to an editor and 50% through my first draft of my second. This thought you’ve expressed here always sits in the back of my mind. It tries to muddle with my inner critic like some hydra monster. So it’s always great to hear it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. Its a process not a sprint 🥰 There is always hope!
I can totally relate to your experience! My first book found an agent who was sure it would sell - it didn’t. Then she ghosted me before leaving to pursue other interests. Second book went nowhere, despite glowing feedback from an editor who was ‘sure it would easily find an agent/publisher - it didn’t. Now editing book three before re-entering the querying trenches. Meanwhile testing the water by posting some stories on Substack, which will almost certainly go unread by anyone except members of my writing group. Good luck with your journey & I would love to read some of your stories if your article is anything to go by. 😊
Thank you so much!! Wow I’m sorry for the struggle but it helps knowing I’m not alone! Best wishes to you too!
I didn’t realize you’ve written THREE novels! Querying is an arduous journey, and I give you mad props for walking the walk and getting your novels repped! I hope we can hold one in our hands someday sooner rather than later, but for now, reading short stories and excerpts will be awesome!!
Thank you so much, Katherine!! It has definitely been a journey - being able to share things on here has definitely been a gift 💕
You are FAR too talented for your stories to be sitting unread! I think you'd do GREAT in self-pub land but I also understand the desire for trad pub, too. But more than anything, I'm just happy to see that you want to share your writing and stories however you can, because the world deserves to read your words!
Thank you so much, Jade!! That means the world! It’s so, so great to hear from you — I hope you’re doing well!
thank you for sharing. i've been thinking about this a lot; how it seems like the goalposts keep moving (or i keep moving them), which makes me feel like i'm perpetually failing. it's nice to know that i'm not alone in feeling this way. 🤍
i would love to read the chapters you plan to publish here!
Thank you so much! You’re definitely not alone.
I’m saving this piece so I can reread it when I need uplifting on my own journey. Thanks so much for sharing.
Thank you, Sheridan! It’s such a journey
Hi Alexa,
Just read this piece. You are on a nice journey, far as I can tell.. Keep it going!
Thanks, Jack!!
Thank you so much, Carly!! Congrats on finishing your first book! I find it’s super important to celebrate that success because it really is huge!
You’ll get there 🙂 Perseverence!
I’m happy and I thank you for sharing your humbling experience. I’ve only sent my first book off to an editor and 50% through my first draft of my second. This thought you’ve expressed here always sits in the back of my mind. It tries to muddle with my inner critic like some hydra monster. So it’s always great to hear it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. Its a process not a sprint 🥰 There is always hope!