Yes, I am a writer so this might be a novel when I finish. :) I have learned so much this week. Rejection will not defeat me. Criticism will not destroy my spirit. It will only make me stronger. Tuesday, I had my first ever meeting with an agent. I did everything wrong. The only thing I did right was listen with a smile and take it all in. I left the meeting feeling defeated. What? I was ...shocked. He didn't like my book? But my story is wonderful. I was devastated. I thought I would be the one in a million discovered my first time out of the gate. I put on a brave face. I told my mom how the interview went, and the flood gates opened wide. Later I meet with someone who critiqued the first few pages of my book. More news that broke my heart. Then bam it hit me. Reality check. I am not as good as I think I am. More tears. On came the headache and the absolute non-ability to concentrate the rest of the evening. I went to bed early and before falling asleep prayed for a better day the next day and clarity.
I woke up refreshed and with a feeling of excitement. The two meetings, the day prior, showed me how to improve my writing and improve my story. I was ready for the day. I had two meetings. First with a seasoned writer. She loved the idea. I told her I knew it needed some work and she made some great suggestions on how to learn the craft of writing. Wonderful meeting.
I woke up refreshed and with a feeling of excitement. The two meetings, the day prior, showed me how to improve my writing and improve my story. I was ready for the day. I had two meetings. First with a seasoned writer. She loved the idea. I told her I knew it needed some work and she made some great suggestions on how to learn the craft of writing. Wonderful meeting.
Later, I meet with another agent. I had no expectations. I knew I had a manuscript that needed work. I was prepared to just listen to any advice she had for me. I shared my book and series idea. She liked it. She asked me to submit it to an agent in her company. One of the best parts of the meeting was when she compared my style of storytelling to a well know author. I was elated. That is what I say: I am like ______ with a Christian Perspective. How exciting to have someone else see that.
It has been such a great week even in those trying moments when God was teaching me. I have a lot to learn about the writing industry, and it is going to be a lot of work, but I am ready for it. This week was inspiring. Praising God and learning about my passion with other Christian authors was humbling. God is revealing to me who He created me to be. Now it is time I give my everything to do the work He has created me for.
It has been such a great week even in those trying moments when God was teaching me. I have a lot to learn about the writing industry, and it is going to be a lot of work, but I am ready for it. This week was inspiring. Praising God and learning about my passion with other Christian authors was humbling. God is revealing to me who He created me to be. Now it is time I give my everything to do the work He has created me for.
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