Announcement
May. 4th, 2012 02:47 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
grav_ityMy Dearest F-list,
Once upon a time, during a job interview for a job I don’t remember, someone asked me the question “What are your goals in the next five years?”. I’ll be honest: usually when I get that question I make things up. I have no IDEA what I want from life, or rather, I know what I want, but I’m pretty sure it wouldn’t sound all that great to an interviewer. That day, though, I looked the interviewer in the eye, and I said “I would like to have a book published before I turn 30”, and as soon as I said the words, I knew I meant them.
My goals have changed a bit since then. I know now that making publication goals isn’t a good idea, because you have so little control over that. It’s better to set writing goals, and find friends to help you hold yourself accountable to them. I’m not saying that to make an excuse for why I won’t have a book published before I’m thirty. I’m saying that because it will help me stay sane in the long run.
The facts are these. I have written three complete manuscripts. I have queried two of them. And at some point in 2014, probably after my thirtieth birthday, one of those manuscripts will be printed and covered and bound, and available on a shelf in a bookstore near you.
When I say I couldn’t have done it without you, I mean it from the bottom of my heart. You have picked me up, cheered me on, edited my drafts, reviewed my fanfiction, guided my story telling abilities, and, perhaps most importantly, you have made me laugh. I am a better person, and certainly a better writer, for having known every one of you, and you have my eternal love and thanks.
I have no idea what’s next. It’s a long wait, and I know that there will be tough times and good ones aplenty. I’m glad I get to share this good news with you, as I have shared my bad news, and I look forward to more conversation, more squeeing, and hopefully meeting a few more of you in person.
All my love,
Kate
P.S. I cracked up SO HARD when![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
ancarett told me that my pictures from earlier in the week would make great author photots, because that's EXACTLY WHY I ASKED THE SISTER TO TAKE THEM, and I couldn't actually TELL you all. This has been the longest month EVER. :)
Once upon a time, during a job interview for a job I don’t remember, someone asked me the question “What are your goals in the next five years?”. I’ll be honest: usually when I get that question I make things up. I have no IDEA what I want from life, or rather, I know what I want, but I’m pretty sure it wouldn’t sound all that great to an interviewer. That day, though, I looked the interviewer in the eye, and I said “I would like to have a book published before I turn 30”, and as soon as I said the words, I knew I meant them.
My goals have changed a bit since then. I know now that making publication goals isn’t a good idea, because you have so little control over that. It’s better to set writing goals, and find friends to help you hold yourself accountable to them. I’m not saying that to make an excuse for why I won’t have a book published before I’m thirty. I’m saying that because it will help me stay sane in the long run.
The facts are these. I have written three complete manuscripts. I have queried two of them. And at some point in 2014, probably after my thirtieth birthday, one of those manuscripts will be printed and covered and bound, and available on a shelf in a bookstore near you.
When I say I couldn’t have done it without you, I mean it from the bottom of my heart. You have picked me up, cheered me on, edited my drafts, reviewed my fanfiction, guided my story telling abilities, and, perhaps most importantly, you have made me laugh. I am a better person, and certainly a better writer, for having known every one of you, and you have my eternal love and thanks.
I have no idea what’s next. It’s a long wait, and I know that there will be tough times and good ones aplenty. I’m glad I get to share this good news with you, as I have shared my bad news, and I look forward to more conversation, more squeeing, and hopefully meeting a few more of you in person.
All my love,
Kate
P.S. I cracked up SO HARD when
ancarett told me that my pictures from earlier in the week would make great author photots, because that's EXACTLY WHY I ASKED THE SISTER TO TAKE THEM, and I couldn't actually TELL you all. This has been the longest month EVER. :)
