Ok, so this post is me whining a bit about all the things
I’ve gotten myself into this month. You can click past it or you can bear with
me and maybe give me a bit of encouragement if you like.
First off, I don’t know why I decided to do the 31 Day Blog
Challenge #31dbc this month, I’m so crazy-busy, but I’m glad I did. It’s been great and I’ve blogged tons more
than normal already. I’ve met some cool bloggers, learned some interesting
things, and broadened my perspectives by reading the blogs of people I might
never have met before. For selfish reasons, I wanted to gain more blog/website
traffic and promote my upcoming book. I know of at least one person who
discovered my self-published work through the blog, so makes it worth the
effort. J
Next, I need to prepare for this writing workshop I’m
attending next week. I sorta know what I need to bring, but I sorta don’t. I figure I’ll take hard copies of two of my
works in progress. I have a “consult” set up with an agent there some time
during the week, but it’s not like the agent has reviewed my work beforehand.
I’m supposed to use the time to pick her brain about any subject I like, but I
need to figure out what that is!! Do I
ask for a query critique? A ten page manuscript review? Maybe help with a synopsis…that could be
useful.
This consult is unlike any I’ve ever done; all the others
have been a ten page critique. I suppose I could just ask questions about the
industry and ask for advice, but isn’t that what the conference is about?? I think part of my problem is I’m torn over
whether I even want an agent as this point. For so long, I was operating under
the assumption I had to have an agent.
With the ease of self-publishing and small presses that don’t require
agented submissions, maybe I don’t? I’d
be lying if I said I didn’t want a cheerleader to go out and find me a
lucrative contract. That would be wonderful! I would be thrilled! But I also know if I don’t have an agent,
it’s not the end of the world and it’s not the end of my writing journey. I’m
still going to write and put it out there.
But honestly, I haven’t given any of this serious thought
because I’m so wrapped up in travel logistics – who’s gonna feed the animals?
Have I done everything at work that needs done before I’m gone? What do I need
to pack? Laundry! I feel like I’m
running around like a chicken with my head cut off. Ack! Wish me luck~
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