Looking back at the last 6 months has made me smile. Apart from the joys that motherhood has brought me, I have received validation for my goals from outside sources.
Last September, full of hope and wonder I sent out my first query letter out to one of, if not THE leading magazine for writers. I guess I decided that in order to accept the famous first rejection letter I needed a good excuse to come with it. I was determined that when that letter came, I would know it was because my aim was too high. It's funny how I never allowed myself to believe that it would get accepted, and don't get me wrong, I have by my side right now my first rejection letter. I have truly entered the writers life, the first letter to toughen my skin has arrived.
Now when i got it, I will admit I cried, once. It wasn't because they said no as much as how they said it. And if you will allow me to quote the letter..."I was impressed with your query, but, unfortunately, we already have an article scheduled on this topic." Now isn't that a wonderful rejection letter? It's hopeful....
If I had my own office, or at least a space that wasn't shared by the living room, I would take it and post it right above my desk to remind myself everyday that I could have possibly made it in, if someone hadn't beaten me to the punch line so why give up and why give excuses?
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