So far this week has been one of the most productive I’ve had for a long time. I am ready and willing to work, and best of all I am enjoying it. But sometimes things come along to test your faith, your patience, and your dedication. This week my test was a rejection email.
Yesterday I was rushing out of the office to meet with the Artist who will design my book cover. I was gathering my stuff when the email came through on my phone. Immediately, I recognized the name to be an agent I had queried. My heart skipped only one beat when I read that my request was declined. Very unlike my nature, I smiled. I knew with all my heart that that was not a stumbling block in my way. I appreciate that he (the agent) replied to my email, because a lot of them do not. He was very respectful and encouraging. However, if I did not have a plan I might not have been able to receive his regards.
One thing I have learnt in my life is your attitude can delay your progress. I was certain that I would cry if I was rejected by an agent. When it happened all I thought about was getting to my meeting on time. I feel like I barely noticed that a door closed.
By this morning I was offered a wonderful opportunity pertaining to my novel, and I found $5.00, so what do I have to complain about.
A long time ago I decided that the only person that can hold me back is me. Of all the things I can do with myself right now, stressing makes the least sense.
This is a great message from Joel Osteen. http://www.joelosteen.com/Pages/MessageViewer.aspx?date=2013-11-14
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Can I have one of your dollars and plenty of your sense? The w logo is now attached? My my.
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Yes u can have $1.
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You will probably get lots of rejections but it doesn’t mean that your work is no good. It may just mean that the agent or publisher has no options at the moment.
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That’s kind of how he put it. 🙂
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$5.00. That;s enough to buy a cup of tea to calm things down,
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You know I don’t like tea. I put a dollar with it and paid the maxi lol.
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You’re right about attitude, oh yeah. I like this post. I haven’t dared to write to an agent yet – though you’ve done it. This is inspiring. Thank you 🙂
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Thanks for your comment. I’m deciding if I should self-publish or try again to be published. I would admit, self-publishing is looking kinda good.
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