"Just write your heart out. I promise you that's what matters. I would much, much rather find a great, unusual, distinctive book by a phobic writer covered in oozing sores who lives in a closet than a decent but not amazingly original book by the world’s best promoter. I could sell the former a lot better, too."
~Elizabeth Law, Publisher, Egmont USA
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"Will readers of supernatural be drawn to my story even though there are no werewolves or vampires? Only time will tell. I could have followed popular trends and thrown in a blood sucking or howl-at-the-moon moment but that wouldn't be true to who I am or who my characters are. So with that in mind, vampires, werewolves, wizards, fairies, even leprechauns, watch out! There's a group of extraordinary and complex characters patiently waiting in the shadows, ready to give you magical creatures a run for your money. They're called The Kindrily. And while a full moon is beautiful to look at, it only shines once a month. Some stars shine forever, and my people are all about the stars."
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Hey...I can see that catching on. MAY THE OOZE BE WITH YOU!!!
:)
That was a happy quote!
GREAT quote! I'm writing this from my closet as I ooze. LOL. Happy Revising!
That makes me feel a lot better about being bad at self-promotion!
... and all those sores on my face. You know.
AAAMMMEEENNNN!!!
You're lucky you like revisions. For me it's the worst part!
It shows when we have fun writing.
^^ I'm with Tanya! What good is writing if we don't enjoy it? Personally, rewriting is my favorite part--as the characters come into full focus and their motivations leave me with multiple "duh" moments.
Here Here. There's no point in promoting if you don't have anything worth promoting.
Yes! Thanks for this, Karen! :-)
We've missed you, but we understand. Pesky day jobs, I wish they would get out of the way!
Ms Law paints a very unglamorous picture of the aspiring writer. But I can't self-promote to save my life. Looks like the closet for me.
Good luck with your revisions. xxx
I'm so happy to hear you're loving the revisions and having a productive time.
That quote is perfect. My apartment may be bigger than a closet but it's where I ooze.
Brilliant. And really the root of it, too. Thanks for this, Karen.
Wow, interesting quote! I love it!
I really needed this. Thanks! Off to ooze!
Sarah Allen
(my creative writing blog)
I'll skip the oozing sores part. o.0
But I'm down with the distinctive book part. ☼‿☼
Happy writing and revising and puppy loving!
Love,
Lola
I totally understand the whole day job and writing have me tied down and have no time for anything else. Glad to hear from you. I love the post. It was just the inspiration that I needed or PUSH that my muse required to get her tushy moving!!
That's a great concept, and I'm glad to hear a publisher say they prefer that!
I'm seriously with you!! If only we could work full time on writing rather than the job!!!
Good luck with revisions!
I'm glad to see people in the business still thinking like this.
Happy revising.
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