tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29864506.post5851583658529333743..comments2023-11-03T05:49:10.841-04:00Comments on Storytelling Rules: Writer AngstMaureen McGowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00494408580378817045noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29864506.post-22943387066569663812008-02-29T10:44:00.000-05:002008-02-29T10:44:00.000-05:00What do I do to minimize the angst? I read awesome...What do I do to minimize the angst? I read awesome blogs about writers going through angst. :)<BR/><BR/>I hear your anxiety and up you an equal measure of certainty that the agent will love your work and that Amazon will recognize how good Miseducation is. All good vibes going your way, Maureen. <BR/><BR/>Now, if I could only be as certain that my recently sent new MS will be met with open arms by my agent ... argh. Angst be gone!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29864506.post-66505964901365259372008-02-28T13:06:00.000-05:002008-02-28T13:06:00.000-05:00I don't know if waiting to hear back on a project ...I don't know if waiting to hear back on a project ever gets easier. I guess it's a little like sending your kid to kindergarten. I have four kids. You'd think by the fourth, it'd be old hat. But, no, I always cry. The only thing I've learned is to wear big sunglasses. :)<BR/><BR/>My house tends to be cleaner when I'm waiting.<BR/><BR/>Hang in there, Maureen!Barriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678698296265168217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29864506.post-52770823848441449582008-02-28T12:24:00.000-05:002008-02-28T12:24:00.000-05:00Feeling much better today. Nothing's changed but t...Feeling much better today. Nothing's changed but the angst has diminished. It always does... I should never angst and blog. Dangerous combo.<BR/><BR/>Thanks guys for talking me off yet another ledge. More ledges to come, I'm sure of it.Maureen McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00494408580378817045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29864506.post-65540552674026627922008-02-28T10:22:00.000-05:002008-02-28T10:22:00.000-05:00I usually take it as a sign that I don't have enou...I usually take it as a sign that I don't have enough on the go. If I worry about stuff, I'm not busy enough. <BR/><BR/>'Course that leads to being a workaholic but that's a whole other post.<BR/><BR/>The way I'm looking at it, your situation has all upside and no downside. The downside is your current situation (having a great agent, great writing skills and a couple manuscripts waiting to be discovered) which ain't that bad.<BR/><BR/>Ohhh.... you know what? You could use this to write about a heroine waiting (for a job response from that great company, a pregnancy test, a transfer, etc). Great stuff.Kimber Chinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13658012405712901099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29864506.post-34659225174867476802008-02-28T09:33:00.000-05:002008-02-28T09:33:00.000-05:00Yep, agree with Molly.. this part sucks.. the only...Yep, agree with Molly.. this part sucks.. the only remedy.. Drunk Writer Talk..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29864506.post-29708056411189900482008-02-28T09:13:00.000-05:002008-02-28T09:13:00.000-05:00this part is easily THE HARDEST thing about writin...this part is easily THE HARDEST thing about writing. Waiting. Angsting. Waiting. Guessing. Trying to write not being able but knowing you should. Awful. Without a doubt the worst part about the business. Lots of drinks Maureen - lots of drinks. It's the only way to get through. I wish there was some advice - obviously, try to keep writing, and I know that's practically impossible. Long walks with sympathetic ears.Molly O'Keefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15171236688541657736noreply@blogger.com