(Ira Glass. Found via Heather Petty’s tumblr.)
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Amy Brewer Query Critique and Cast in Firelight Giveaway through January 30th
Winter Wishes Giveaway Hop through January 31st
January 2021 of Books Giveaway Hop through January 31st
Tricia Skinner Query Critique through February 6th
Take Back the Block through February 6th
Upcoming Agent Spotlight Interviews and Guest Posts w/ Debut Authors & Query Critique Giveaways
Abigail Frank Agent Spotlight Interview on 2/10/2021
Pam Gruber Agent Spotlight Interview and Query Critique Giveaway on 2/17/2021
Allison Hellegers and Sam Taylor Guest Post and Query Critique Giveaway on 2/22/2021
Caryn Wiseman and Merriam Sarcia Saunders Guest Post and Query Critique Giveaway on 3/15/2021
Jennifer Herrington Agent Spotlight Interview and Query Critique Giveaway on 3/17/2021
Emily Fortney Agent Spotlight Interview and Query Critique Giveaway on 4/14/2021
Agent Spotlight Updates
All agent spotlights and interviews have been updated as of 7/15/2020, and many have been reviewed by the agents. Look for them to be fully updated again in 2023.

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That's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWell said. And I can tell you it took me a long time to figure that out, too.
ReplyDeleteIn fact, it was only when writing to a friend about their own work that I got it: "If it doesn't reach what you want it to be, that's good. In fact, if you ever think it's perfect, that's the time to worry. 'Cause that'll mean you're not aiming high enough, and you'll stop growing as a writer."
I agree, maine character. It's just a problem when your aspirations are so high, your writing makes you physically ill. : p
ReplyDeleteMust. Fight. Through.
Thank you for Tweeting this, Lydia!
Thanks, Casey. I needed to read this. As I faced my ms today, the temptation to quit was overwhelming.
ReplyDelete*Hugs* Suzie. Keep fighting, okay? We all go through it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration to keep going. It'll inspire me this weekend.
ReplyDeleteSo true! I even found this when I was a kid, learning piano. My brother and sister quit before they got over the "hump," before it was FUN. Once you get over it, it's smooth sailing.
ReplyDeleteThose are definitely words to live by. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration. I love the "we all go through this" because it's good to be reminded we aren't alone.
ReplyDeleteCan I buy this as a poster somewhere? It's awesome!
ReplyDeleteI needed that. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing that. The first thing I did was save it as a picture. I love how well it expressed it -- "the gap".
ReplyDeleteThis is true of painting and drawing as well. It is very important to celebrate EVERYTHING we do -- even the yucky stuff -- because it is taking us someplace better. Thanks for this reminder.
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting this. When it comes to creative work, whether it is writing, singing, drawing or any other creative avenue, it is easy to consider giving up when things don't "happen". Especially when all around you, it seems to just "happen" for other people, so why not you? But I've grown a lot since starting my writing journey. Funny to think I still have so much more to learn.
ReplyDeleteYet I will Fight. My. Way. Through :-)
Ah, YES! This is lovely. So so true. How incredibly encouraging!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the inspiration. Does this come as a poster?
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic and SO true. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely one of those reality shifters, and it says it so well. Thanks for sharing this, Casey.
ReplyDeleteI love this. Thanks for sharing it - we all need to read this.
ReplyDeleteFantastic! I'm going to share this.
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