Natalie Christie, blogger at The Tiny Soprano, recently penned a thought-provoking piece about being true to yourself. We often bandy the phrase around, but what does it really mean in practice? Is it all roses and sunshine?
Here’s my response — would love to hear yours.
Rejection sure does hurt. Especially if you’ve found a friendly editor who has liked your first offering and your third, but not your fourth or fifth. Although my publishing experience is limited, I think it’s a matter of letting things rest a while and revisiting. “Write what you know” is what I’ve heard people say, and write about what you believe, then aim it at the right market.
PS. Giving up a paid job! Brave lady.
Comment by Mary — 02/12/2009 @ 5:44 am |