Do What You Love

Did you know that writing a book is really  hard work? Well, if you didn't, you do know. Congratulations.

The reason I bring this up is because I have been researching all the different ways to get a manuscript ready to send to a publisher. (Small time publishers. If you want to go big, get yourself an agent buddy) So, first you write your manuscript. This could take a couple months, or it could take years. That is some serious work your putting into it. Then comes the agony of editing, which I've monologued about before. Yowza. Then you have the mind-bending anticipation and anxiety of sending off to a publisher (or agent) and waiting endlessly for a reply. Sometimes it feels like you want it to come back, but then you think that you might be rejected and thus fear for the arrival of a response.

Physical, psychological, and emotional exertion are required for this process.

The point?

Do what you love. Writing is a lot of finger straining work, and you'd better enjoy if you want to be a novelist. You've got to love it, and love what you write. Make it your story, or it'll be no good at all.

And watch out for USB cables. They seek the downfall of humankind. Just something to think about...

TJ Meanea