tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592240343467905804.post8095049906743063382..comments2023-10-17T05:11:36.246-04:00Comments on InSpired Writer: A Few ThoughtsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592240343467905804.post-4362410156705580322008-07-16T08:20:00.000-04:002008-07-16T08:20:00.000-04:00Oops, it was supposed to say can't wear contacts.Oops, it was supposed to say can't wear contacts.Jennifer Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06360330085131177132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592240343467905804.post-36394998385183943512008-07-16T08:19:00.000-04:002008-07-16T08:19:00.000-04:00Rita, When you made that request on the historical...Rita, <BR/><BR/>When you made that request on the historical loop, I so much wanted to volunteer. I'm recovering from an eye infection right now and I'm having to limit my time on the computer and can wear my contacts. If you need reads in the future, please keep me in mind. I have a few critique partners, but most of them write contemporary more than they write historicals.<BR/><BR/>I understand the slumps. This past week I receivd a rejection that my agent forwarded to me. An editor had requested a complete manuscript that placed third in the Genesis last year. It even went to committee, which made me feel like I was so close! But then it didn't make it. <BR/><BR/>While I grieved over the rejection, I still felt hope since I'd never had a manuscript go to committee before. I've had requests for completes, but this made me feel like I was one notch closer. Writing is a hard business, but we have to remember that God is in control and it will happen when its the right time with the right editor at the right publishing house. <BR/><BR/>Congrats on the great comments on your work. If we perservere, we'll make it!Jennifer Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06360330085131177132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3592240343467905804.post-50161444766525024102008-07-15T18:03:00.000-04:002008-07-15T18:03:00.000-04:00Rita,Writing is such a lonely profession that when...Rita,<BR/><BR/>Writing is such a lonely profession that when someone takes the time to encourage us, it truly lifts us up. I'm so glad God sent you those kind words today! I hate to think of all the times I've been in the same exact place you are--and I know I will be again. I guess it's a hazard of the job.<BR/><BR/>It's exactly why I finally felt compelled to found Sheaf House. I know there is so much good work that's not getting to the market, so many writers who are faithfully writing the vision God has placed on their hearts. Please pray for the success of this venture. I so much want this to be an open door for excellent writers, but we need sales to continue. That's just a fact of life. We need to put SH in a position of visibility to attract readers.<BR/><BR/>Sincerely, once I am able to take on more submissions, I would love to talk to you about your projects. You know I have a tender heart for historicals!<BR/><BR/>And btw, I love the images you post too!J. M. Hochstetlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07291602346312967152noreply@blogger.com