That's what I am holding on to right now -- I have to keep on writing. I have submitted a manuscript two weeks ago and was informed thru email that it is not yet good for publishing. Many parts of my work have to be changed. The problem mainly has something to do with the plot and the conflict of the story....too common as per the editor. I made a mental note that the status of my manuscript is "for overhaul" funny I know.
Nobody said that there is an easy way to be a writer, the world should have been full of writers by now. I have read a few stories about successful romance writers. Their journey was not easy, many of their novels have been rejected by different publications before they become published writers. One thing was common from what I have read about them -- They never gave up. They just kept on writing until they got to where they wanted to be. Dreams are made to motivate us and lead us to a specific direction.
After two unsuccessful submissions, I don't know why there is a part of me that doesn't want to let go of the dream to be a romance writer. I imagine scenes and dialogues I have to put into words. I should be content with my current job. At my age, I should be looking into a head start in my career but my entire being is shouting NO. I should be satisfied with what we normally talk about in the workplace but it gives me a feeling that "I'm trapped." Weaving stories gives me happiness no one I bump into everyday can fully understand. Call me weird, call my mind cluttered but for now all I know is...I have to keep on writing.
4 comments:
God bless you tin! If not now, we know time will come that you will soon hit it. Kuya & ate adores you for being a fighter. Go for it . We love you!
Thank you Ate and Kuya for your unwavering support. 'Love you and take care always :)
Keep on writing, don't give up. Same here, my manuscripts was rejected twice, the one was for returns(I end up being lazy and did not submit it after the second return) and the second one was awfully rejected because of the unconvincing plot. Anyway I'm writing another novel, I am not confident if it will pass but I have the fingers cross. XD
Hi Menchi Set, 'glad you found my blog. Yes, that's right let us not give up. We'll have our manuscripts published someday Menchie. Thank you and Good luck to you too.
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