One reason I didn’t pursue my childhood dream to become a novelist is that I learned how frequent rejections are. Even eventually popular books may have to be submitted dozens it not hundreds of times. I’ve never loved any of my writings enough to foment that kind of devotion.
Concretionist over 3 years ago
I’ve heard a lot of stories about that phase… from the author’s “afterword” … in a published book.
Superfrog over 3 years ago
How does it end?
Strob Premium Member over 3 years ago
“I want to be a paperback writer..”
MayCauseBurns over 3 years ago
They say that everyone has a book in them. Idk, sounds painful.
rhpii over 3 years ago
The antagonist is an evil Publisher and his Editor sidekick.
Zebrastripes over 3 years ago
I hate to say this ….
Nyckname over 3 years ago
https://youtu.be/yYvkICbTZIQ
the lost wizard over 3 years ago
Vanity press to the rescue for a happy ending, except for friends and family.
WCraft Premium Member over 3 years ago
Sorry; we’ve got hundreds of those already.
coffeemom88 over 3 years ago
Ohhhh . . . I bet that’s riveting reading!
bobgreenwade over 3 years ago
Self-publish, man, self-publish. That’s what I did.
Another Take over 3 years ago
Paperback Wriiiiiiiterrrr!
Stephen Gilberg over 3 years ago
One reason I didn’t pursue my childhood dream to become a novelist is that I learned how frequent rejections are. Even eventually popular books may have to be submitted dozens it not hundreds of times. I’ve never loved any of my writings enough to foment that kind of devotion.