tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post9149934934247168356..comments2024-03-15T09:26:02.796-05:00Comments on PROJECT MAYHEM: Out On SubmissionProject Mayhemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05154342399869089664noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-82943330980286357432012-02-21T16:22:08.383-06:002012-02-21T16:22:08.383-06:00I know some writers who absolutely need to read th...I know some writers who absolutely need to read this right now.Sagehttp://sagelikethespice.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-66100888835892222602012-01-12T17:29:30.618-06:002012-01-12T17:29:30.618-06:00Great post, Mike. I've been through this painf...Great post, Mike. I've been through this painful process and the more painful side of not having your work picked up. The only thing that kept me going (and still is) is working on that next story. And the next after that. Thanks for the reminder and it's good to know this is a shared experience!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12093495142545698084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-13236268980377168922012-01-10T08:31:46.613-06:002012-01-10T08:31:46.613-06:00I love what you said about luck. This is an import...I love what you said about luck. This is an important piece, to be sure. But nothing replaces hard work! Thanks for a great article.Darby Karchuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03438062835557638468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-35561673569793231382012-01-09T15:15:45.798-06:002012-01-09T15:15:45.798-06:00Thanks for the comments, all. I am taking my own a...Thanks for the comments, all. I am taking my own advice and working on something new. Actually, I am trying a few ideas and waiting for one to take control of me. Until then...Mike Winchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771482167997501541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-89013689266717258302012-01-09T14:37:06.280-06:002012-01-09T14:37:06.280-06:00Good words, Mike! Submission is such an emotional...Good words, Mike! Submission is such an emotional roller-coaster. It reminds me of that scene in Emma where she's walking around saying: "I love John. I hate John." And that's exactly how it feels: They are going to love it! They are going to hate it! They love it! They hate it! It can drive you crazy! Fingers crossed you hear good news soon!Marissa Burthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079821721448782710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-20517190309775137402012-01-09T13:17:20.331-06:002012-01-09T13:17:20.331-06:00Great post, Mike. I've always turned to other ...Great post, Mike. I've always turned to other projects to keep me sane while other books are on submission, but as my agent starts the process for submitting my book, I'm working on book 2 per his instructions...make it more salable. I think of what an editor told me once about this process: forget that I have it. That is what I try to do.John Zeleznikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10301257444191880316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-67406945313643579222012-01-09T13:01:29.471-06:002012-01-09T13:01:29.471-06:00Working on another project is the only thing that ...Working on another project is the only thing that keeps me sane during the waiting times (and submission is just the least lovely of them all). :) Good luck!!Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-41357549121057689482012-01-09T11:55:49.463-06:002012-01-09T11:55:49.463-06:00Great advice! Good luck on your submissions journe...Great advice! Good luck on your submissions journey. I wish you all the best. =DRaShelle Workmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582252557500502186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-46797328194902870312012-01-09T09:42:58.576-06:002012-01-09T09:42:58.576-06:00FANTASTIC post, Mike. You did an excellent job of ...FANTASTIC post, Mike. You did an excellent job of describing the ache of the waiting game, while also providing hope and encouragement. James Dashner's story is my favorite, also--he is the nicest guy, and his rocky road through publishing earned him every bit of his success.Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-85453763088719267872012-01-09T06:55:56.786-06:002012-01-09T06:55:56.786-06:00Great advice. The idea that each step is harder th...Great advice. The idea that each step is harder than the last is not something I want to think about, even though I know it's true.<br /><br />I think you're absolutely right that you have to keep busy. Focus on being creative, not worrying about something you can't control.<br /><br />Great post, thanks, Mike!Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-34438845397649803892012-01-09T06:51:11.684-06:002012-01-09T06:51:11.684-06:00Good luck, Mike!
Question for the multipublished...Good luck, Mike! <br /><br />Question for the multipublished out there: Is this just true for the first submission, or the first book? Is it better or worse with subsequent contracts? Does being on submission just turn into background noise, or do the stakes seem higher later?Kell Andrewshttp://kellandrews.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-61657592218631041392012-01-09T00:30:07.273-06:002012-01-09T00:30:07.273-06:00Great post, Mike. You are an inspiration. I bet th...Great post, Mike. You are an inspiration. I bet this is going to be one of PM's most visited posts ever.<br /><br />Good luck to you and to all writers out on submission.Michael G-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947421844294471304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-45677974398700236952012-01-08T23:36:48.715-06:002012-01-08T23:36:48.715-06:00I did write the first 1/2 of the Nightshade City s...I did write the first 1/2 of the Nightshade City sequel before Book I was even sold, but the story was so real in my mind I had to get it down! Like Michelle said, you nailed it all! :) Good luck to you and EVERYONE out on submission! I know what a crazy road it is. You either want to crawl under a table or jump for joy. There is no in between! ;)Hilary Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18199287020561210673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-67286915737480737752012-01-08T21:52:39.282-06:002012-01-08T21:52:39.282-06:00Michelle: Here's to a quick and big book deal ...Michelle: Here's to a quick and big book deal for you!Mike Winchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771482167997501541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-14176401725673888782012-01-08T21:48:33.058-06:002012-01-08T21:48:33.058-06:00Nice post, Mike!! I don't have anything to add...Nice post, Mike!! I don't have anything to add!! :-)Paul Grecihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11340974339238587138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-41661356823746973042012-01-08T21:42:23.343-06:002012-01-08T21:42:23.343-06:00Perfect timing, Mike! I needed to hear this - just...Perfect timing, Mike! I needed to hear this - just went out on submission last week. You nailed the emotions and provided some great advice. THANKS!Michellehttp://www.michellehouts.comnoreply@blogger.com