- Give up procrastinating. - Just get off your butt, make a plan and finish that darn book. This is ridiculous all of this garbage you keep throwing out of why the story isn't done. DO IT!
- Give up blaming others for those rejection letters. One thing I have learned from being a USA Swim Official. We always say that we don't disqualify the swimmer. The swimmer diqualifies himself or herself. The same goes for writing. There is no one to blame but you and your writing.
- Give up telling yourself you cannot write. You need to think positively here. Yes, there will be bad days, but you can do it. Think that way.
- Give up those friends who tell you that writing is not your future. This is simply bad Karma. You don't need these people.
Scott Eagan is the literary agent for Greyhaus Literary Agency. Greyhaus Literary Agency focuses exclusively on the traditional romance and women's fiction genres. Scott believes through increased education as well as communication between publishing professionals and authors, these two genres can continue to be a strong force in the publishing world.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
What Should Writers Give Up For Lent
O.K. writers! I know Lent started yesterday, but I'll give you another day to add a few things to your "Give It Up For Lent" list.
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Great advice, thank you.
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ReplyDeleteI needed this today. I have been surrounded with emails on what I can and can't do with my writing that it was nice to read this!