|
Monday, March 20, 2006
A First
This is my first blog. Thinking about this leads to comtemplation about some of the other "firsts" in my life. First kiss. First love. First baby. First published book. . . All are big and wonderful events in my life, but since so many people ask how I came to become a published author, I will focus on that particular "first" for this posting.
I wish I could say that I simply sat down one summer and transcribed something wonderful that my muse whispered in my ear, but that would be untrue. My "first" book was actually my third attempt at getting published (the other two efforts were thankfully incinerated shortly thereafter so I wouldn't be tempted to 'revise' them). I remember being so excited when "the call" finally came. It was the first human contact beyond written correspondence I'd ever had with an actual editor, and I walked around in a happy fog for the rest of the day. For some odd reason I was surprised by how very nice and genuine my editor was--and how excited she was to launch my writing career. I guess I thought all editors were gruff and hard bitten. After several more revisions, the manuscript was officially accepted, and I awaited the actual publication with unbridled anticipation. Seeing my name on the cover of a book was a real rush--something I'd dreamed of ever since I was a little girl haunting the aisles of our local library.
If any of you are considering a writing career, my advice is to remain tenacious. My own experience is far more common than those authors who never had to suffer a rejection slip. It's simply part of the business, and it makes you stronger. Really. In more areas of your life than just writing too.
As I write this, snowflakes melt into the river outside my writing window and a pair of ducks paddle upstream. Such overcast days are good writing days for me and so instead of doing the laundry piling up, I think I'll see how far I can get on my work in progress before my husband drags me off the the health club. He assures me it is for my own good. . .
posted by Cathleen Galitz at 11:45 AM
|
Previous Posts
|
1 Comments:
Charlene Sands said...
Your work area sounds wonderful, with ducks paddling and all! Enjoy your first "Blog" as one of many important days in your life, :)
Charlene
1:53 PM
Post a Comment
<< Home