A critique buddy of mine is walking on air. After shopping her manuscript at a conference, she signed with a top-notch agent and received big-time interest from New York and Hollywood on her work.
Our group is buzzing with pride as we help polish each word, phrase, and clause to perfection.
Thinking of her good news, I remembered this great quote from Ira Glass. It’s an excellent reminder to keep on, keeping on.
Here’s to closing the gap!
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February 24, 2012 at 10:43 am
Bridgette – I’m not familiar with the quote above so really appreciate you sharing it. Of all the pieces of advice I received when I was starting out, I wish I had heard this one first.
February 24, 2012 at 10:45 am
Me too, Hillary! But, then, I don’t know if I wanted to hear something like that either. lol!
February 24, 2012 at 11:31 am
Love that quote. I was fortunate to hear the advice pretty early on, but I’ve noticed some people who really need to *hear* it, are told it, but don’t listen. I listened. Somedays I just have to forge ahead because I know it will be great in the end, but it’s hard to see the end when you get bogged down with the disappointments in the middle.
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February 24, 2012 at 11:52 am
Yes, the disappointments are tricky. Rejections stink at anytime, but when you know you are THIS close to being on the other side. It makes you question everything. Thanks Tameri! Am looking forward to hearing about your latest WIP. I know you’ve been very busy putting the final touches on it.
February 24, 2012 at 1:30 pm
Never heard that quote before, that’s one that every writer needs taped above the work station. Wow. Thanks!
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February 24, 2012 at 3:00 pm
You’re welcome, Amy. Thanks for stopping in.
February 24, 2012 at 1:30 pm
Bridge, this is great. I love the picture of closing the gap. It’s such a positive way of thinking about our place and what we hope will happen with our work. Thank you so much for giving this to us today.
February 24, 2012 at 2:59 pm
Thanks Ali. I like how honest it is, especially. :)
February 24, 2012 at 1:38 pm
Good post. If one reads it with the right perspective, it is very encouraging. Thanks for sharing!
February 24, 2012 at 2:58 pm
I hadn’t read it from a different perspective, but now I can see how it could be a bit discouraging. Especially if one is looking for an immediate understanding of skills. Thanks for pointing that out Kimberly. :)
February 24, 2012 at 7:07 pm
thanks for posting this! i’m super happy for your friend. every time i hear that someone is getting closer to the dream of publication, i grin :)
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February 24, 2012 at 8:07 pm
Aw, you’re so sweet, Gina! Yep, I’m super excited for her too. She’s worked hard to get to this spot too. Her success is inspiring, isn’t it! :)
February 25, 2012 at 4:02 pm
Love it… am totally printing this out and putting it in a lot of places.
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February 26, 2012 at 12:38 pm
Darlene, one of the reasons I posted this on my blog is so I could remember it. It was stuck on a post in google+ — which I never use — so I forgot about it. Glad you liked it!
February 25, 2012 at 6:07 pm
Another writer’s success should buoy our hopes and remind us of why we write. And why we love it.
February 26, 2012 at 12:37 pm
I agree! I am enjoying her success almost as if it were mine.
February 25, 2012 at 6:38 pm
Hurrahs for your friend! High fives for the quote…it’s a timely reminder. To see growth all I have to do is read a piece of work from a while back. It’s such a rush to hear the success stories!
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February 26, 2012 at 12:36 pm
Do you ever pull out old things to read, Lesann? I just can’t. It makes me groan instead of appreciate the growth. I wish I could be more accepting of my learning curve though.
February 27, 2012 at 7:30 am
LOVE IT!!! Woot woot!! So well said!
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February 27, 2012 at 7:41 am
Glad you liked it Natalie! :)