Whenever I submit a new manuscript to my Publisher, it is with both trepidation and excitement. My hand hovers over the SEND button for several minutes, as I read and re-read what I have written; and then ask myself the same nagging questions over and over. Is the manuscript ready to send? Did I edit it enough? Did I format it correctly? Did I tie in all of the loose ends? Did I define the characters well enough? Is the story clean of redundancy? Is it the best work I could give?
At this point, I usually save my email as a draft and go back through the manuscript one more time. Then, I retrieve the email and, once again, hover over the SEND button; conflicted by my own emotions. I'm excited that it's done and scared that it will not be accepted.
I recently submitted my seventh manuscript (six full-length novels and one short story), wherein I went through the aforementioned process. Once the SEND button was depressed, the agonizing nail gnawing began.
Thankfully, she didn't make me suffer long. Yesterday, I received an email that my manuscript has been accepted. In fact, she not only accepted it, she loved it. This brought a huge sigh of relief and a smile that hasn't left my face.
Now... it's time to grow my nails back and begin working on the sequel. :)
At this point, I usually save my email as a draft and go back through the manuscript one more time. Then, I retrieve the email and, once again, hover over the SEND button; conflicted by my own emotions. I'm excited that it's done and scared that it will not be accepted.
I recently submitted my seventh manuscript (six full-length novels and one short story), wherein I went through the aforementioned process. Once the SEND button was depressed, the agonizing nail gnawing began.
Thankfully, she didn't make me suffer long. Yesterday, I received an email that my manuscript has been accepted. In fact, she not only accepted it, she loved it. This brought a huge sigh of relief and a smile that hasn't left my face.
Now... it's time to grow my nails back and begin working on the sequel. :)
Susan, save your nails! Your books are fabulous: well written, compelling and unique characters, edge-of-your seat suspenseful. What's not to like? Still, I know that nail biting feelings. It's one thing to tell someone to relax, you've nothing to worry about, and another to follow that advice yourself!
ReplyDeleteI second what Smoky said! :-)
ReplyDeleteMelinda