This post was co-published at talanhorne.com.
I'm tired.
Sick and tired of queries.
I've had my fill of queries.
Full of hopes...and dread worries.
I'm tired.
Tired of being so mired.
Tired of manuscripts unacquired.
Let's face it: I'm tired.
I've queried thousands of men.
Again and again.
They sing the same tune.
They compare you with Byron and Shelley
Then jump on your belly
And burst your balloon.
Tired.
Tired of playing the game.
Ain't it a crying shame.
I'm. So. Tired.
Progress...of a Kind
Hello, everyone.
In case you skipped the beginning of this post to start reading here, I'll let you know up front that I'm feeling the grind.
Which is not to say that there has been no progress toward publication (there has). It's just that this process, which is a lengthy and often tedious affair, at times makes me a bit lethargic.
But that only means that the process is doing its job. The reason why publishing requires such patience and persistence is because those two qualities provide the perfect filter. By leaping these hurdles, I am paying my professional dues. Every writer has to go through it at some point, and knowing this makes the process easier...but not any less tiring.
And since I can't say anything definite, let me just tell you that I've gotten a little bit of good news, and a whole freakin' ton of no news.
Is That a Glimmer on the Horizon?
I'll be sure to keep you posted should anything definitive happen. Until then, let me just assure you that I am seeing things move. I've never put more effort into publication than I am putting in right now, and I am getting results that I have not gotten with previous books.
But I still don't have anything to announce. Until then, all I can document is the struggle itself. And that struggle is absolutely real.
I'm grateful to get encouragement from so many sources. Keep checking this space for updates, because good news could strike any day now.
In the meantime, thanks for reading.
@talanhorne,
Shall I tell you a thing to do! Until your publications approved by the publishers, you can write short stories and publish it here and at your web portal as well! Somehow it might make you few bucks and your stress level can be reduced as well! I wish you all the best friend!
Cheers~
I think you're one of the best quality steemit writers and maybe you can't find the result that you expect but in the final of road i'm sure you will be succesful :). Regards
You're a good knowledge person about writing and it's very difficult.
Your job is excellent Blog.
Thanks @talanhorne
Have a nice day.
Really this is professional writing experience and you are a talented man. you're one of the best quality steemit writers. I love your writing very much
@talanhorne - Sir people only do writing is know how hard it is... Never give up Sir... Be relax & keep faith... God bless you Sir...
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Fatigue is a defensive reaction of the body, arising at the thought that something must be done. I think you need to distract yourself, just relax in nature, will be charged with energy from it.
Oh yes, my friend, I understand your condition and how you rightly noticed, every writer must pass through it. You are a talented person and it is always interesting to read your messages, so I wish you more success and a wonderful inspiration, we are always with you! Thank you @talanhorne
Good afternoon @talanhorne, you are a talented man, you are also young so you are impatient, try to be a little more patient, accept me the advice, I have
the experience that the years give.
Blessings:)
lol those pics are very funny, especially the third one. This litle puppie is sooo cute and even he is very patient. It feels like publishing takes as long as writing the book itself. I like your positivity and I can’t wait when this “day” comes. I will honestly be very happy for you.
@talanhorne
This is professional writing experience and your post is very valuable .
That’s undeniably true! I can see it with other writers I’m following as well. However, I can feel very good energy from your post. I wish you the best and hopefully this waiting game ends very soon.
Hello @talanhorne,
Extraordinary good writing & looking to hear your positive announcement.
~@mywhale
@talanhorne, That's perfect update of publishing book. Firstly included nice thoughts looks like poem. Keep going with your publication.
You have born talent & you choose right path. It never let you down. Good luck
Patience & continuous try be a valuable keys for every book publishers. I know your process will be success.
Congratulations @talanhorne
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Difficulty of being an author is well revealed with this article!!! Exceptional writing of your experiences...!!!
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So glorious lines firstly wrote here. This letter has some instruction looks contexts who have hope to enter book publication field. Great job @talanhorne.
It's hard to find writers who writes quality contents in Steemit. You're one of the quality content writers in here. Therefore, keep writing. It'll change the world one day.
You are a good person to write.your great ideas and writing have been great news
Very beautiful writing publishing life news post to you for thank you very much, and post a lot like and like post vote and comments and post share, I like this post a total of all see and this post to everyone can vote
you made your fan base & now we all must stay cozy to hear the next big update. passing hard time & you'll make the success at the end. god bless you. @talanhorne
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being tired doesn't always mean one is not doing something its a new way of beginning :)
Starting book writing process someone think it's easy. But every book authors and publishers know it's difficult process. Now showing us nice review of your progress. Great work @talanhorne.
So Informative. This is great publishing & writing experience.
@talanhorne
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That is Excellent article and professional writing . Such a great experience.
@talanhorne
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Despite of having feel like that you patience and persistent effort is what makes you different as a great writer. I know you are leading to success.
Thank you...steem on and stay blissful...
Great work @talanhorne sir. You are so talented person on steemit. I always learn something new from your post. It's my pleasure to read your post. 🤗💚
Great content
Thanks for sharing this post.
Have a wonderful day!
this post is amazing funny and good knowldge................
Great lines of Poem @talanhorne and I hope the publication is going good and I can understand its not that easy, people usually conceive that is easy but in reality it is not that easy.
Writing is hard but most honourable job. A writer is the light of our society. I love your great creativity. Keep up your great job.
Which is not to say that there has been no progress toward publication (there has). It's just that this process, which is a lengthy and often tedious affair, at times makes me a bit lethargic.Patient is the key & wish success for your ultimate goal.
Extraordinary good work & wonderful writing
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Your blogs gives us best reading experience sir,thank you so much,lots of love,.
Good writing new blog .so just shared.Writing is very hard.@talanhorne
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I am so glad to meet top writers like you,you are the only guy who shares 100% facts which happened in reality.