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 about 3 years ago
I’ve heard a lot of stories about that phase… from the author’s “afterword” … in a published book.
Superfrog about 3 years ago
How does it end?
Strob Premium Member about 3 years ago
“I want to be a paperback writer..”
MayCauseBurns about 3 years ago
They say that everyone has a book in them. Idk, sounds painful.
rhpii about 3 years ago
The antagonist is an evil Publisher and his Editor sidekick.
Zebrastripes about 3 years ago
I hate to say this ….
Nyckname about 3 years ago
https://youtu.be/yYvkICbTZIQ
the lost wizard about 3 years ago
Vanity press to the rescue for a happy ending, except for friends and family.
WCraft Premium Member about 3 years ago
Sorry; we’ve got hundreds of those already.
coffeemom88 about 3 years ago
Ohhhh . . . I bet that’s riveting reading!
bobgreenwade about 3 years ago
Self-publish, man, self-publish. That’s what I did.
Another Take about 3 years ago
Paperback Wriiiiiiiterrrr!
Stephen Gilberg about 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.