Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Submit, Submit, Submit.


No, I’m not talking about my new philosophy after reading 50 Shades of Gray, LOL.
I am talking about my latest mantra on the road to publication.
I frequently spout to my fellow author friends (usually when they are feeling beat down from another rejection) that it took 60 submissions for Kathryn Stockett author of The Help to get accepted.  And I recently read of a published author whose magic number was 81.
So submit, submit, submit.
Then I found this quote:
You must keep sending work out; you must never let a manuscript do nothing but eat its head off in a drawer. You send that work out again and again, while you're working on another one. (Isaac Asimov)



So I keep on keeping on. And submitting.

My wonderful instructor/author/cyber-friend Devon Ellington gave me the “Seven Things About Me Award” thank you Devon and here are my seven things...

  1. I’ve concocted by own alcoholic beverage I call Naked Jose - 1.5oz tequila (gold Jose Cuervo preferred), 1oz triple sec, splash of lime juice, dash salt and 4 - 8oz of Naked Green Machine - boosted fruit smoothie.  
  2. I love to read middle grade novels where I often laugh out loud - right now I’m reading “How Lamar’s Bad Prank won a Bubba-Sized Trophy” by Crystal Allen - hilarious
  3. I hate gardening even though I come from a long line of gardeners - might be the snakes.
  4. I don’t text - maybe the last person in the US.
  5. I might be a math geek, I do Sudukos everyday, for fun.
  6. I love libraries but hate used book stores.
  7. Visiting California is still on my bucket list. 

A bend in the road is not the end of the road... unless you fail to make the turn.  ~Author Unknown
As always... feel free to comment.

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19 comments:

  1. Vicki Batman, sassy writerSeptember 26, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    You've convinced me today is the day to send one I'd been pondering on out!

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    1. SuzanneSeptember 26, 2012 at 11:20 AM

      I'm so glad. It can't be published if it isn't out there. Thanks for stopping by Vicki.

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  2. Cher GormanSeptember 26, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    This is so true! You can't get published if you don't submit. Unless you want to go Indie. But that's another story. :)

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    1. SuzanneSeptember 26, 2012 at 12:23 PM

      Unless you go Indie. Something I haven't ventured into yet, but you are so right. Thanks for stopping by.

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  3. JillianSeptember 26, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    Cool facts about you!! I have recently started texting so I was ALMOST there with you on that! LOL! AND I love how you made your liquor a healthy drink. Kudos!

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    1. SuzanneSeptember 26, 2012 at 12:22 PM

      I had no idea you didn't text until recently. And you know me too well. I justify my tequila with some good for you juice! LOL.

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  4. Marian LanouetteSeptember 26, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    Susan, I don't text either. If I'm going to type it will be because I'm working on my ms. I love submitting and getting feedback.

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    1. SuzanneSeptember 26, 2012 at 4:43 PM

      I love that "If I'm going to type it will be on my manuscript". I'm going to use that one. Thanks for stopping by Marian.

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  5. Kai Strand, AuthorSeptember 26, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    My best friend doesn't text. Drives me batty! Wish she did. I'd be texting her all the time. . . Hmmm. . .

    I love the submit, submit, submit mantra. I live it. Sometimes it hard to find an appropriate and open market, but I keep on keeping on.

    Good luck to you!

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    1. SuzanneSeptember 26, 2012 at 7:20 PM

      Thanks for stopping by Kai, I agree finding the markets and sending the queries takes time.

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    THANKS!!! I needed to see this today!

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    1. SuzanneSeptember 27, 2012 at 7:46 AM

      I believe in serendipity, glad this could help you today Trisha.

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  7. Holly VanceSeptember 26, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    Perfect timing for this post. I have just been feeling beaten down by my latest round of rejections.

    And you managed to read Shades of Gray? Better woman than I.

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    1. SuzanneSeptember 27, 2012 at 7:46 AM

      Hang in there Holly I read another published author today who talked about over 100 rejections.

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    I enjoyed your blog! Loved the quotes. Loved the title and the message. This is exactly what I needed - something to inspire me to get moving again with my writing. Thank you!

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    1. SuzanneSeptember 27, 2012 at 7:47 AM

      So glad to give you a little inspiration to move forward again, thanks for stopping by.

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  9. Liz FlahertySeptember 27, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    I enjoyed your post! Like your seven things, too.

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  10. Crystal AllenSeptember 30, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    So glad you're getting a laugh out of Lamar's drama dust in How Lamar's Bad Prank Won A Bubba-Sized Trophy!

    And you are so right. Keep submitting. Wishing everyone good luck in finding the right agent/publisher!

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    1. SuzanneSeptember 30, 2012 at 8:48 PM

      OMG I can't believe you read my blog! Thanks for stopping by I am honored. I love the book. Lamar's voice is priceless. I am constantly reading pieces out loud to my husband and teenage son. One of my favorites... "We've been tighter than the lid on a new jar of pickles since second grade."LOL

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