One thing I have realized that we
writers need heavy duty patience in our professions. The books by themselves
take a long time to get written. Then there are the innumerable drafts. Then
comes the critique from crit partners. After several rounds of revisions, when
we finally send the manuscripts to an agent or editor, we not just have to endure
a long wait for their reply, we also need to further revise and polish the
manuscript with their suggestions.
Patience is one thing that does not
come easy to me. I am a girl in a hurry. If I had telepathic abilities, I would
ensure that the editors and agents I query reply ASAP. Now that a publisher has
requested my full MS, and another has requested a revision of the first few
chapters, I am both nervous and excited. Honestly, the wait can be killing. All
kinds of doubts have made their residence in my mind. To distract myself, I am
writing and reading like crazy. But, ever so often my mind finds its way back to
the nagging thought.
On another note I am thrilled to share
with you all the news that for the month of May I will be co-hosting IWSG (Insecure
Writer’s Support Group). I joined IWSG
in January. It’s been four months since I joined this amazing group, where we
share our fears, insecurities, doubts and worries related to our writing and
help and support each other. We post on the first Wednesday of every month.
IWSG is the brainchild of my
dear blog buddy Alex Cavanaugh who really needs no introduction at all. CassaStar, CassaFire, his two sci- fi books are on the Amazon
bestsellers list. I am sure that CassaStorm, his third book too will land up there. Alex is one of the most supportive bloggers I know. His
generosity and warmth just take my breath away. I really adore this Ninja Captain of ours. I have badgered him several times to share the secret of his super human
powers with me. His energy levels amaze me. A multi-tasker and a man of many
talents, he loves writing, blogging, movies and music.
I am really excited about co-hosting.
It will be the first time I am ever co-hosting anything. I am looking forward
to meeting lots of wonderful new bloggers and making more writing friends.
If any of you have not yet met Alex, its
time you changed that. Drop in to his blog and say a huge hi from me to him.
What are you all looking forward to in the month of May? Have any of you
co-hosted any blog challenge? Any tips for me?
Oh wow, Rachna... A big congrats for the full request and the rewriting request!! Exciting!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd yay! We'll be sharing the co-host duties for IWSG in May!! How cool! I'm so looking forward to it.
Is there anyone who doesn't know Alex? I find it hard to believe.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the requests!
mood
Moody Writing
Congrats on those requests and have fun co-hosting. I've never co-host anything. It will be my first time on May. I guess you'll tell me about it first. :)
ReplyDeleteYour note made me smile. I started blogging at the same time the blogsphere was doing some Captain Ninja Bloghop. I really had not the slightest idea who they were all talking about and I felt like alien. Someone mentioned he who didn't know who Alex was had to live in a cave. Well, yeah, Bingo!
A full request and a revision - that is awesome!! Double the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you, Rachna. I'm really glad you are co-hosting - you understand the spirit of the IWSG so well. Don't worry. You're going to be an awesome co-host.
Alex rocks!
ReplyDeletePatience is difficult, but it sounds like yours is really paying off!
ReplyDeleteBig congrats on your full and partial requests. How awesome! And yeah, there's a ton of patience and waiting as an author.
ReplyDeleteAwesome you're co-hosting with Alex. That should be great.
Amen to patience. I realize every day that I have been put on earth to learn patience. I really hope I grasp it this time around:)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on co-hosting! I am sure you're going to be perfect co-host. You've always been such a supportive person for other writers. :)
ReplyDeleteHi friends...thank you all for being so supportive. IWSG is close to my heart and I am really eager to co-host it. Have a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the requests. The best way to keep doubts away is to work on a new project. Sounds like you're doing just that.
ReplyDeletePatience usually pays off if we wait long enough. At least that's what I keep telling myself as I work through these revisions.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on IWSG and the requests!
Patience does pay:)
ReplyDeletePatience is important in life. Congratulations on what you have accomplished so far! And good luck with your new challenge. Enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome about being a co-host for IWSG in May!
ReplyDeleteAnd congrats with the requests! I hope the wait isn't too long.
That's awesome about the requests. :)
ReplyDeleteIWSG is amazing. It definitely unites us as both bloggers and writers.
Daunting, is the only word for it. I can but admire your fortitude, the way you "stick in" there. Impressive.
ReplyDeleteAnother fascinating write. Thanks for.
Congratulations on co-hosting, Rachna! You know, I've been seeing the ISWG all over the blogosphere for the last couple years, but I never actually looked into it. I'll have to check it out and see what it's all about.
ReplyDeletePatience isn't my strength, either. But this writing life sure does help strengthen it out of necessity. Writing and publishing is sooo slooow, lol.
Happy A to Z-ing! from Laura Marcella @ Wavy Lines
Very cool! I love IWSG! See you next week! ;)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the manuscript and revision requests! It's great to see you teaming up with the ever-present, always invisible Ninja Captain for May IWSG! You'll have a blast.
ReplyDeleteBut alas, only practice perfects patience. Good luck!
Congrats, Rachna, on your new co-hosting duties.
ReplyDeleteWaiting is the most challenging skill around. I find writing and going offline helps. :D
Patience is a hard thing to master. While waiting for those publishers, just keep writing and try not to listen to those doubts!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the interest your MS is generating! Sounds like, impatient as you may be to hear good news, that you are being productive in the interim! What I'm looking forward to in May is attending my first big writing conference--Backspace Writers Conference in NYC!!!
ReplyDeletePatience is not a virtue I possess, but I know the angst very well. My husband has tons of patience, I guess that's why he's still here. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your manuscript requests and the co-hosting. You'll do well, your personality comes through so wonderfully in your writing. So nice to meet you via Alex and the A to Z!
That's so cool, Rachna! I know you'll do a great job co-hosting.
ReplyDeleteJai
Congratulations on your MS requests! That is so awesome. Good luck and I hope they love it.
ReplyDeleteI love the ISWSG and Alex - it's such a great idea. You'll have fun hosting, Rachna.