As most of you know, I am currently waiting…… waiting to be read, to be heard, to be accepted. Submitting the book for publication or even agent representation is a waiting game, there is no way around it. For every positive feedback, there is multiple rejections, presenting opportunity for self doubt and reflection. It is easy to get caught up in missing life moments because I am focused on continually pushing to soar ahead. What I am coming to realize is that maybe I am not always as focused as I am dwelling, twiddling my thumbs as I wait. Resonant of waiting for the toast to pop, or the pot to boil.
I did my part in sending my query and manuscript to available agents and publishing houses, but it doesn’t end there. I have to keep talking, keep writing, and making connections because maybe my agent wasn’t on my email list. Maybe I have to take that risk to put myself out there and make them take notice.
This is my approach to most of the rest of my life, why should it be any different when it comes to my writing? If I am shy, or unsure of myself, then I lack the confidence to ever promote myself. I need to learn to take a breath, let it go, and live in the moment. I have been blessed with many opportunities and supportive friends to encourage me in this journey and I need to take back control.
I can’t focus on the rejection of yesterday, or the possibility of the rejection tomorrow but focus in the positive of Today. The Sun is shining, the boys are happy, healthy, and fed, so it is a great day to add a few twists and turns to my path. Always moving forward but maybe reaching out and making a few new contacts. Try to think outside of the box, be unconventional.
This girl is hungry so I am going to shake the tree and stop waiting for the nuts to just fall. Time to Knock on Doors, or Scream from the Mountain Tops. If you know a publisher or agent, let me know…… if you want to scream with me, please feel free to Share any and all you find on the Blog Page or my Facebook Page @autumnbrookeonline. Lets Make Some Noise!
Also acknowledge that you did several things that most don’t do, actually write the book and submitt it to an agent and/or publisher. That’s your platform that you can be proud of and then add on to it by doing what you shared in this post. I’m so proud of you. Love, Michael
Thank You so very much Michael. Your praise means the world to me, and I am so very happy to know that I have made you proud! Love You!!