“Life is all about timing... the unreachable becomes reachable, the unavailable become available, the unattainable... attainable. Have the patience, wait it out It's all about timing.” --Stacey CharterI have very little patience so this quote speaks to me. Maybe it's the dreamer in me, but I believe that when the time is right, I will find an agent and an editor and a publisher who believes in me and my work. In the meantime, I need to keep writing and growing and learning and helping others. What about you. Do you agree with this quote? Does it speak to you?
I do agree that finding the right agent to represent you is about timing. I've queried a lot and lately gotten some positive responses if not outright requests. maybe they had too much of what I was offering at that moment, and maybe my next wip will be just what they're looking for right then. I just have to keep writing. We both have to keep writing.
ReplyDeleteYou're so right, Marcy. We must keep writing.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to remember this as a writer. You feel like you've put so much work into your writing from YOUR end, but you can't control the timing of what's happening on the OTHER end of things. I hear a lot of talk about the market being bad, etc., etc., but the truth is, we must keep writing and going. Timing is everything, whatever the reasons may be :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Buffy!
Marissa
I so agree with the quote. It's hard to remember sometimes but I have great faith that I'll find an agent when the time is right. So many times in life I've thought I've wanted something at a certain time and realized in the end that a longer wait didn't matter or that what I wanted wasn't really right for me, at least at the time.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean. Patience isn't something I've attained. At least, not well.
ReplyDeletePatience is something my husband doesn't seem to understand. I told him I was wondering where my next round of rejections and he told me I needed to look at the glass half full rather than half empty...I don't think I'm being negative, I'm waiting to get the rejections out of the way so that right editor can send me an acceptance. Amy I goofy or what???
ReplyDeleteI do agree somewhat. Good timing definitely plays a part! So I wouldn't necessarily say It's ALL about the timing. I'd say it's about hard work, timing, perserverance and determination. :)
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