tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post9205921597267394628..comments2024-03-20T02:49:17.606-07:00Comments on Between Fact and Fiction: You Know You've Been Querying Too Long...Natalie Whipplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09978251567306345129noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-43640554233825229642009-02-26T16:58:00.000-08:002009-02-26T16:58:00.000-08:00After a while you can truly become numb, eh? I can...After a while you can truly become numb, eh? I can't believe everybody isn't jumping on your work. They should be fighting over you not rejecting.lotusgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06663641163048764869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-50501073091662878562009-02-26T15:37:00.000-08:002009-02-26T15:37:00.000-08:00Fairy, you just get crazier. You'd think that was ...Fairy, you just get crazier. You'd think that was impossible, but it isn't.<BR/><BR/>Kasie, yes, that's a very high score. <BR/><BR/>Tara, glad I could make you laugh:)<BR/><BR/>Sara, of course you're not alone...are writers ever alone? I have enough people in my head to form my own football team, heh.<BR/><BR/>Candice, good luck when you jump in. It's, um, an experience. One that spans the emotional gamut.<BR/><BR/>WW, I sure try not to stress, but I still have my days. And I look forward to that whole publishing day too. Man, that'd be nice.Natalie Whipplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09978251567306345129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-83705206373782001142009-02-26T15:29:00.000-08:002009-02-26T15:29:00.000-08:00"it's just pointing out the obvious fact that the ..."it's just pointing out the obvious fact that the process makes you certifiably insane." LOL! It's good to keep yourself from stressing over this as much as possible.<BR/><BR/>I look forward to the day you're published so I can read some of your work.writtenwyrddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02280711822302493122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-56632507207768916822009-02-26T14:44:00.000-08:002009-02-26T14:44:00.000-08:00Those of us who haven't queried yet are lucky to h...Those of us who haven't queried yet are lucky to have your perspective and expertise to help us when we get started. Knowing up front how rigorous and draining the process can be will be a big help to me. I know that probably doesn't help you much, but just the same, thanks for sharing your experience.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and great post yesterday! I couldn't agree more!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-82756138121726417732009-02-26T13:25:00.000-08:002009-02-26T13:25:00.000-08:00As I was reading through your list, I kept thinkin...As I was reading through your list, I kept thinking, "Yep, I'm there. Yep, I'm there. Yep, I'm there." Wow. I'm glad I don't feel so alone anymore.Sara Raaschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01196505323463444186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-84832187917357892622009-02-26T12:33:00.000-08:002009-02-26T12:33:00.000-08:00ROTFLOL.Oh, man, I've experienced all of those! Th...ROTFLOL.<BR/><BR/>Oh, man, I've experienced all of those! The one which cracked me up was the agent's address automatically filling in for you. *wipes tears from eyes.*Tara Mayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09095632631554776002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-62979706204484453232009-02-26T11:15:00.000-08:002009-02-26T11:15:00.000-08:00Okay, so if I answered yes to 8 out of 10 of those...Okay, so if I answered yes to 8 out of 10 of those, does that mean I've been querying too long? LOL I'm with you, Nat. Grrrrrrrrr. LOLKasie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14169629001145903361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-45815490077767582292009-02-26T10:08:00.000-08:002009-02-26T10:08:00.000-08:00What happens if you're certifiably crazy before yo...What happens if you're certifiably crazy before you start?<BR/><BR/>I hope you get there, Natalie. From what I've read of your writing, you deserve to.fairyhedgehoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14141089706966852951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-67694644297354572012009-02-26T09:47:00.000-08:002009-02-26T09:47:00.000-08:00I hope it works out for you, Natalie. You have gre...I hope it works out for you, Natalie. You have great passion and time on your side. I'll be one of the first to run out to Borders or B & N to get your book(s)!!!Scott Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09744436601853807608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-85623147803033660522009-02-26T09:38:00.000-08:002009-02-26T09:38:00.000-08:00Janey, being crazy is a BLAST! You can get away wi...Janey, being crazy is a BLAST! You can get away with so much. I just use that blanket statement "Don't worry, I'm just crazy is all."<BR/><BR/>Scott, I'm fully aware of the "crap shoot" nature of querying. And I'm totally okay with it. No advice needed—I got my "A" game going. Just need that perfect pitch, the right swing, and a clumsy left-fielder. I can wait. Heck, I've gotten really, really good at waiting.Natalie Whipplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09978251567306345129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-31988567222558542842009-02-26T09:32:00.000-08:002009-02-26T09:32:00.000-08:00I wish I had some sage advice ... but haven't yet ...I wish I had some sage advice ... but haven't yet experienced the kinds of frustrations you're having. Actually, I'm not sure if I ever will. <BR/><BR/>In my perfect world, I would be a writer and published author making a living at it. But, realistically, it's a hobby for me. I can't afford financially to become a serious writer because, I know, to do it right, it's a full-time job. I can't physically work 40 hours a week and throw another 20 or 30 hours a week into writing a novel. It wouldn't be fair to the folks that give me a paycheck every two weeks or, more importantly, to my family.<BR/><BR/>The point is, and I truly don't mean to be harsh because I think you are pretty darn cool, reality is reality. You know going in that getting one of your novels published commercially is a longshot, a really big longshot. <BR/><BR/>Every time you send out a query you are, in essence, purchasing a lottery ticket. You must be willing to accept that and accept that the odds are greatly against you. <BR/><BR/>Write because you love to write and if anything becomes of it, hey, that's gravy.Scott Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09744436601853807608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-48127833958760581772009-02-26T09:06:00.000-08:002009-02-26T09:06:00.000-08:00Speaking as a woman who talks to herself out loud ...Speaking as a woman who talks to herself out loud when in public, I have to say being certifiably insane suits you.<BR/><BR/>Welcome to the club.<BR/><BR/>I wonder what level of crazy will find me when/if I go down that querying road?JaneyVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04951739945670483199noreply@blogger.com