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Hello Kathy:
Thanks for stopping by. I hope some of the old faithfuls will do the same.
Try not to be discouraged, Kathy. It's great that you have another artistic source in which to delve. The publishing world is changing, and while we once thought, and many of us still do, that you're not really published until you have a main stream publisher willing to 'sign you up' that is no longer the case.
The publishing industry, like the music industry, is becoming a 'service industry' and the road to having your works read are now many and varied. Look at what Hulsey has achieved! Yes, of course he would like the opportunity to earn a contract, but with a little ingenuity and resourcefulness he will find his readership increasing. And why not, his work is of such a standard that I am only too willing to pay my hard earned coin to enjoy him. I know if I'm willing to do that, many others will do the same. It's now a matter of him sticking with it. I feel certain, Kathy, that he would say the same to you.
You are among 'brothers' here, all of whom have shared in your literary despair.
I have found down the years that writing is all about strengths and weaknesses. It's like keeping fit! Warming up, stretching, sprinting and marathon! Each area needs to be developed and worked at. I'm a sprinter learning to become a marathon runner.
If I may use Hulsey as an example, well the man has learned the marathon, what it takes, how to pace himself so that he may complete. It really is a master class, Kathy. They say patience is a virtue,well in becoming a published author the cup of patience long ago ran out with me. That's because I hadn't learned what I need to learn, and still haven't.
There are others here, like you, eager to have their work read and admired. Sounds like you're going through that 'cooling down' period. Important to do.
The Coyote once told me, (told everyone here I think) to take that cooling down period and do something else, then go back to your work and look at all the things you'd change. Sound advice.
I believe that there is an art in knowing the difference between a 'draft' and a final piece of work. Love the draft, enjoy it, thrive in its existence. It is the place where ideas continue to flourish and find a place. It is yours alone. The final piece is not. It is a joint venture with everyone who knows something you do not.
Good to hear from you.
Cy
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