Young Writers Society

Okay, maybe you know, maybe you don't, but for the past three months or so...*ponders* yup, three months, me and Windriver Publishing have been working together to get my first novel, Illusions, published.

So this is what I hate about it...

1. I never bothered to get an agent.
Yes, this is possible, I didn't think so when I first went looking, but when I found out that some publishers accept without agents, I took the easy route. Those of you who want to get published, DO NOT DO THIS! It is a generally bad idea.

2. OMFG the EDITING!
At times its crazy, like, add this here, or take this out. Make it longer. NO! not that long. I get so confused, and I'm doing so much correcting I would pay money to bet that I can recite the entire thing! punctuation and all!

3. Depressing times
When I start thinking that I'm correcting so much that it isn't even the same story anymore. Then I read the original version and I think, O wait, yes it is, just not my same story.

Well, there's more, but I have to go edit, and thinking about it rite now is making me ANGRY!!!!!

*skips of to correct punctuation...again*

Wow, I'm impressed.

Although you may not like all the editting you're being asked to do, it's probably for the best. Publishers know what sort of stories sell, and can help you with that.

Plus as a new author I wouldn't advice you to refuse anyway. You can refuse when you're a well established writer .

It's got to be discouraging when you feel like you're editing your story so much that it's losing its original spirit, but I'm sure everything they're asking you to do is in your best interest.

Although it may not feel so awesome, they are just trying to make your book one that everyone is going to read and love.


Your advice about getting an agent was good to hear. I was wondering how important that would be if I looked into getting anything published, so I appreciated that comment.


Anyways, good luck with everything!

Well, firstly, congratulations on getting your novel accepted by a publisher.

I always thought I'd get an agent anyway, but your experience has made me resolute in that decision. I hear they help with most of the editing, so that takes a lot of the weight off that.

I'm sure that in the end everything will be for the best, and all the editing will be worthwhile.

Good luck!

-Kaz

I applaud you! I don't think I'd ever go that far, I doubt even my novel will get published! So I respect you for attempting!

Bravo and Good Luck!

All the edits you're making may feel overwhelming now, but once it's all said and done, I'm sure when you read you're work back over you'll decide it was for the best. Just stick it out and keep going--and keep us posted on how everything goes!

Well at least you've got a publisher! Good luck