Welcome to the May edition of The Insecure Writer’s Support Group blog hop.
The awesome co-hosts for the May 4 posting of the IWSG are Kim Elliott, Melissa Maygrove, Chemist Ken, Lee Lowery, and Nancy Gideon!
May 4 question – It’s the best of times; it’s the worst of times. What are your writer highs (the good times)? And what are your writer lows (the crappy times)
I’ll start with the good stuff. Writing “The End” on a manuscript I’ve fought with for a year. Sure, now comes editing, but at least I can pat myself on the back. Or finding the solution to a plot hole that had been eluding me, or a part of a character’s personality that makes the story stronger.
Then there are the compliments coming from the beta reader. Sure, they are sprinkled with suggestions for improvements, but at least they don’t hate the story. Somedays, that’s all I can ask for.
Maybe the best thing is that first 5-star review left by a fan. Even 4 1/2 stars are enough to lift the spirit. Heck, any review feels like I’ve won a prize.
What’s the low point? When the book I’ve poured my heart into writing isn’t an instant best seller. In fact, it barely gets noticed. That’s all I’m going to say about that.
Don’t forget to check out the posts from some of the other authors by following the links below.
And, as always, until next time, please stay safe!
LOL, PJ. A big YES on that instant bestseller bummer. And the Ahh HAA! moment. What a smug satisfaction that is (and a relief!).
Just because a book doesn’t sell doesn’t mean it’s bad. It’s all about marketing and visibility these days. Best of luck!
Melissa, I keep telling myself that!
You have to take those little wins, they’re what keep us going. Even with all the marketing, we can’t control much how it goes down in the outside world.
Absolutely!
Those positives are great. When I finally get to type The End on my current WIP, I’ll be shouting Halleluiah so loudly they’ll probably hear me in the next county. I wish there was an easier way to get the word out when we publish so we could all be bestsellers. Whoever invents a plan of success that works for everyone will be a billionaire.
I gave up on the bestseller goal. I now plan to be a posthumous legend. If I fail at that, I will quit writing.
HAHAHA