LISTENING TO ADVICE
There are many people who know more than I do. I have no
doubt in my mind, or heart. I try to adapt the advice I get to my
circumstances, so it will be truly useful. Sometimes trying to adapt the advice
is part of the problem, especially if you are too close to the issue to begin
with. Circumstances are so personal.
I had three agents tell me that my idea would never sell in
the current written form. Imagine, not one but three, the trinity of agents
saying no way, won’t go like this. This announcement was the beginning of the
struggles. I have a vast imaginary world that I am struggling to share. It is
big. It is complicated. It is populated by many characters and their settings.
So now I have started the description of
this world over. I have no doubt that eventually I will be able to share it
with you. It will be excellent when I do have it all worked out. You will enjoy
seeing what I have to show you.
I can now report that I have finished the eighth version of
this story. It is going through the critique group process. So we will see what
everyone thinks about it.
Way to keep things moving forward, Mary!!
ReplyDeleteI have no doubt that you'll make your world work on the page. I know you've got the determination and drive to do so.
ReplyDeleteYou are the most improved writer I know. And your story has gotten better with every revision. "Katie bar the door" when an agent finally realizes your talent and a publisher understands the importance of a story that actually is fun to read and teaches respect for our planet at the same time.
ReplyDeleteI think your vision is fantastic. Who knows how it will finally present itself to the world. It is hard work. Work Work. Keep at it and one of these days you will hold a diamond in your hand. Remember, I knew you when!
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