So, my ~*~BIG PLAN~*~ is to write a book. You know, one of those life changing, poignant yet funny, so popular that it becomes a part of everyone's pop language books. Simple, right?
First, I read Thinking Like Your Editor and used that as a guide to write my proposal. Once that was finished, I consulted a friend for help refining it. She also has connections with literary agents and is willing to make some introductions. This is pretty awesome. In the meantime, though, time is getting short. I look around at my home and I know that I could potentially only live here another two and a half months.
The thought devastates me. So much of our life has happened in these walls. This space is hallowed by so many precious moments both somber and joyful. To leave it behind, especially if the choice is not entirely ours to go, is not a misfortune I wish to bring upon my family. So I feel the urge to DO something.
I have begun sending queries to agents. Each agent requests a differently formatted query with different information. Today I sent out three queries. I feel that this was a true stretch of my creative ability. You see, I'm a great story teller and a pretty talented creative writer, I feel that my work speaks for itself. But when I have to speak for my work? Hurp de durp. It's a mess. When I saw all these agents just wanted cover letters in which I essentially sell my project, I felt a little panicked. Sell my project? You mean you don't just want your heartstrings pulled? Can't I just show you the part that will make you cry and you won't be able to tell if it's because you're happy or sad?? Ok, ok, I'll write a letter. All I have to do is write one really good one and just change the name at the top. Right?
NO?
You all want to know different stuff? LISTEN. I write good. I write real good. This'll be a big hit at the book store and the lie-berry!
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