The Hug Me/Kick Me House

ccarver: Write because you want to, because you're enjoying the process of bringing beautiful stories into the world. Everything else is just a bonus.

I just want to scream. Why can't I sell a story??? I have written about 50 stories this year and none of them have found a home. I know it's tough out there, but if I don't sell anything by the end of the year, I'm not sure I can do this again next year. I'm starting to think that I think I am better than I really am.

Have you submitted any of your pieces to SYW, gettingby? Pick one you think is representative of your best work and put it out there...that's the only way you'll know if you're just having some bad luck or if there's something that needs fine tuning for it to be publishable.

Hang in there gettingby, your dream will happen if you don't give up on it There are so many options for writers today. Maybe you should look into self publishing as well.

((((Hugs)))) for gettingby.

gettingby - commiserations! I think we've all been there. It may be for next year you write 50 stories and revise/edit 50. I know I have some from years ago I beleive in, but want to go back and revisit now. I'm one of those who thinks many stories are there to get you to a different story, for everyone sold I have so many in drafts, on the drive, or with racked up rejections and I figure maybe they were stepping stones.

For me, I need to get back into a routine. I started a new job a few months ago (which involved moving) and the job involves some travel and overtime, and less oxygen (I'm in a city higher than denver!) so sometimes I'm just so tired. But then, I want to write way more, get back into that groove. Sigh. Hold me (and hook me up to some air!)

I spent a chunk of the morning sending out stories that have been rejected this month (or even earlier; I've been slacking off on getting my stories back out there). All in all I sent seven stories back out on the market. I feel both proud and a little bit wrung out. Hugs?

Sai said:

I spent a chunk of the morning sending out stories that have been rejected this month (or even earlier; I've been slacking off on getting my stories back out there). All in all I sent seven stories back out on the market. I feel both proud and a little bit wrung out. Hugs?

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Hugs and high-fives for the good work.

I need to do the same. I don't know how many stories I have sitting idle, but it's got to be getting close to that many again.

Great job keeping those stories out on submission, Sai!

My output has been greatly decreased so I'm down to under 10 unsold original stories now, and most of them are out to markets. I think I have a flash that hasn't been at DSF yet. Will look into sending that out today...

Hugs AND high fives Sai. This is quite the accomplishment! I don't have any idle at the moment, but I do have several that need finishing.

Thanks guys. Now that those stories are out there again, it should be easier to stay on top of things .