Am I good enough?

I’ve submitted a query and/manuscript to 2 different houses hoping I could get my novel published as soon as possible. I’ve been rejected by both. I felt so depressed all last week about it. The last one suggested that I use the first few chapters to grab the readers’ interest. I’ve been debating about either rewriting the fist few chapters or trying another publisher. All my friends and family members have given me so many words of wisdom. A co-worker said, “You’ve written a book. That’s something extraordinary. You should be proud.” A good friend said, “That’s the second time you’ve tried. If it was that easy, we’d all be published.” My son said, “Every time you’re rejected, you’ll learn something from it. It will result in you being a better writer.” I thought that was an amazing way to look at it and I’m surprised it came from my 19 year old son. I still felt like I wasn’t good enough and I worried that I may never be good enough. I’m used to falling and I’m used to getting up, brushing myself off and continuing on. I don’t give up…but this truly has brought me down. 6.5 years ago when I started writing the book I dated it for 2013. Somehow I knew it wouldn’t be finished until then. Maybe it’s just not finished yet. I’ve decided to continue writing the second book and I’ll slowly work on rewriting the first book. Maybe if I put it away for a little while then reread it in a few months it’ll be evident as to what to change, add and/reinvent.

First novel is finished

I finished writing my novel, ‘Forever Ends’ January 31st 2012. It’s been edited to death…however I get the feeling more changes will be made because of a publisher’s request. I’m now hunting for a publisher and I’m writing the second book, ‘Tomorrow’s Past.’ Originally Will was going to write the second book and Scott the third…plans have changed. I’m half way done writing the second book and I’m getting a lot of help, again from Will and Scott. There are two surprises at the end in all three books. The other books are based on the first book. Let’s see if I can catch a publisher’s interest. No matter what, I’ll continue to write…hopefully someday my writing will be good enough to be noticed.