Mile Stones

The great journey has begun. The road to querying long and fraught with disappointment, but taking those pain-staking steps forward matter. I have officially received my first rejections. Though I would love to tell you that I didn't get discouraged by the first, or second...or third rejection, it would be a lie. I wish I were capable of taking each 'No' as gracefully as the water moves with the tide. But no. It saddens me to read them. And I allow myself a couple of minutes to sit with the feeling before I push up from my crumpled dejection, and send out another query. And another.

Rationally we all know that finding the right representation for our work is crucial, and it takes time - and many rejections before finding the right one. But it isn't always easy to be rational, as our baby...our world is shot down. So take the time to ball your fists, and huff in your frustration. It's okay. Just as long as you don't let it stop you. This is the key. Keep pushing. Again, and again. As many times as it takes. Revisit your first chapters. Are they a true reflection of your best work? I ask myself that a lot. I wonder if my query letter is as strong as it can be. I actually revised my query letter - again! - this week! And now, I wait. Again. And again. As many times as it takes!

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