Found this post at Lin’s blog. It’s something that’s been sitting at the back of my brian for quiet a while (and I realize part of it comes with firing my agent). Especially after Jordan’s post on the 18th…she doesn’t have a way to link to it so I’ll post an exceprt here:
First off, being published does not solve your problems. Sorry to break the bad news, but it’s the truth. It only adds to them. LOL! I know when I first started writing getting published was the be all and end all goal. Now that I am, I realize the journey is just beginning.
This is something you learn rather quickly I think. Contesting creates problems, having an agent creates new problems to deal with, as does selling. Even NY Times bestsellers have problems.
A year after writing CDC and six months after writing TBGG, I’m not having fun anymore. There’s no cutting loose. There’s no “I’m making a heroine that’s totally outrageous and so what. I’ll worry about the consequences later.”
I’ve got a problem. 😕
Ames? Why don’t you write something just for you, a hero or heroine that’s totally outrageous, & damn the consequences?
Have some fun. 😎
Cece, I’m nodding my head in agreement. :kiss:)
Mr. Pinky, you’re my hero! :kiss:)
Sounds like it’s feeling like work. That’s what I fear. The day my writing becomes less of a stress release and more work. Then what’ll I do to keep my sanity?
I agree with dreamweaver. Write something fun and damn the rules.
Unfortunately, Lynn, it’s not that easy…. 🙁
Believe me, Cece, I know. I had to let my muse drop kick the devil that was on my shoulder, who was taking evil delight in whispering, “They’re all gonna laugh at you,” over and over.
I feel better Lynn, thanks 😀 I put pen to paper this weekend and had a couple big realizations. I’m *not* used to writing flashbacks but I think in this case it’ll at least help me understand my character’s motivations for the things she’s done.