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Saturday, February 13, 2010
The Waiting Game
With four still outstanding queries (3 were "e-jections"), a contest entry, and an application to a writer's intensive out there, I have come to realize how much I hate the waiting game.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you with the SCBWI Carolinas contests! I sent in my submissions today. It looks like we'll hear in a couple weeks about the conference, but it'll be MONTHS before the writing contest winners are announced.
I submitted J.T. Middleton for the SCBWI Carolinas contest and conference. I submitted both J.T. and Troll Quest to an agent's contest. I still have four agents who have not responded to my queries (but it's only been one month).
Troll Quest's first 7 chapters have been edited about 3 times. (Sometimes I don't have time to devote to getting into a chapter, so I revise.) All chapters are planned out, but I've been so swamped at work with the book fair, being a staff trainer, and being captain of our Relay for Life team that I'm worn out when I get home! I'm glad you like TQ!
Then keep writing and you won't think about it.
ReplyDeleteWhich did you submit? Your newest project?
The waiting game = total suckage.
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I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you with the SCBWI Carolinas contests! I sent in my submissions today. It looks like we'll hear in a couple weeks about the conference, but it'll be MONTHS before the writing contest winners are announced.
Indeed, I hate the waiting game, too.
I submitted J.T. Middleton for the SCBWI Carolinas contest and conference. I submitted both J.T. and Troll Quest to an agent's contest. I still have four agents who have not responded to my queries (but it's only been one month).
ReplyDeleteTroll Quest is a shoe in! Have you finished it or are you gifted at writing first drafts perfectly.
ReplyDeleteTroll Quest's first 7 chapters have been edited about 3 times. (Sometimes I don't have time to devote to getting into a chapter, so I revise.) All chapters are planned out, but I've been so swamped at work with the book fair, being a staff trainer, and being captain of our Relay for Life team that I'm worn out when I get home! I'm glad you like TQ!
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