I'm still holding out for that one. Not the singular sensation, but the yes. Come to think of it, the yes might provide a singular sensation. Will be nice to find out someday. :-)
189 Queries? Holy cow-I honestly didn't know there were that many agents out there. You are such an inspiration to aspiring writers (like me). Thanks for posting your stats - you rock! :)
I'm really glad you shared those stats. It's encouraging to all who are in the process. Your humor and transparency are so endearing. Thanks for all you do.
I clicked over and read. Daunting stats, yes. But along the same vein, you may want to check out the video in this post: http://skymeetsground.blogspot.com/2010/06/failure-is-option.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+WhereSkyMeetsGround+%28Where+Sky+Meets+Ground%29
Quick note: the Bookshelf Muse is having a contest and to enter you have to leave a comment linking to a writing blog you can't live without. I linked to you! She's moderating comments, but hopefully it will be up soon and you'll get a flood of new followers from her site.
LOL. All you need is one ... da da da da da, all you need is one ... da da da da da ... all you need is one, one. One is all you need ;)
ReplyDeleteOh man, Jess! Now I'm going to have the tune stuck in my head all day ;-)
ReplyDelete~JD
I keep holding on to that idea. Recently, Mary from Kidlit had a post on what to do if you get multiple offers. I snorted.
ReplyDeleteI'm holding on to the one yes idea. :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good mantra :) I saw a teaser for this on Twitter - I'll pop on over & check it out.
ReplyDeleteNo kidding, Justine. I say we get revenge on Jess for messing with our heads. ;)
ReplyDeleteOne. Sounds good to me. Now to figure out who that one will be. Hmmm.
It only takes one yes... got it!
ReplyDeleteChecking out Sara's blog now!
I'm singing the Broadway musical.
ReplyDelete"One. Singular sensation..."
Checking it out now but thanks ahead of time for the great encouragement!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm singing it, too, Jennie.
ReplyDeleteI'm still holding out for that one. Not the singular sensation, but the yes. Come to think of it, the yes might provide a singular sensation. Will be nice to find out someday. :-)
Wow, I just said this to myself yesterday! :)
ReplyDeleteOnly takes one yes. Only takes one yes. Only takes one yes. *repeats until blue in the face*
ReplyDeleteMy new mantra....no really!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Just need one agent to say yes, one editor to say yes, and one reader to say yes...oh wait, that last one isn't going to work. haha
ReplyDeleteThanks for the morning inspiration!
But the no's may be even more important.
ReplyDeleteSo true - you can never give up because it really doesn't matter how many rejections you get, it's all about that one yes.
ReplyDelete189 Queries? Holy cow-I honestly didn't know there were that many agents out there. You are such an inspiration to aspiring writers (like me). Thanks for posting your stats - you rock! :)
ReplyDeleteNow I have the tune stuck in my head haha. Keep holding out for that 1, wow 189? Thats true dedication.
ReplyDeleteGREAT ONE! Used to tell that to myself all the time when I was single :)
ReplyDeleteSo true! Thank you so much for the guest post, and for being willing to share your stats with us. You are an inspiration!! :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm really glad you shared those stats. It's encouraging to all who are in the process. Your humor and transparency are so endearing. Thanks for all you do.
ReplyDeleteWrite on, my friend.
I clicked over and read. Daunting stats, yes. But along the same vein, you may want to check out the video in this post: http://skymeetsground.blogspot.com/2010/06/failure-is-option.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+WhereSkyMeetsGround+%28Where+Sky+Meets+Ground%29
ReplyDeletePuts it into perspective. Yea Elana!
Yes! ...I'm off to check out your lovely stats. :-)
ReplyDeleteTrue. and I want that one yes.
ReplyDeleteLove this line. BTW, there's a little something for you over at my place today. :)
ReplyDeleteLove it! And needed it today. You're da bomb!
ReplyDeleteGreat guest post on Sara's blog.
ReplyDeleteYo, you've received an award - check out my blog! : )
ReplyDeleteOoops, check out my blog tomorrow - Wednesday! : )
ReplyDeleteOne is NOT the lonliest number! You've proved that. From here on out, all I need is one. :D
ReplyDeleteThat is something I definitely need to remind myself of from time to time.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, Elana... always gives hope to those of us who're in the trenches right now.
ReplyDeleteI'm holding out for that!
ReplyDeletethx girlie :)
ReplyDeleteYes!!! Love the positive spirit.
ReplyDeleteYou are Da BOMB. I love that you can walk the walk (well, you may wish it hadn't been quite as l-o-n-g a walk) because you're advice has WEIGHT.
ReplyDeleteQuick note: the Bookshelf Muse is having a contest and to enter you have to leave a comment linking to a writing blog you can't live without. I linked to you! She's moderating comments, but hopefully it will be up soon and you'll get a flood of new followers from her site.
ReplyDeleteso true!
ReplyDeleteI love it! Elana, you rock. I'll run over to Sara's. =)
ReplyDeleteSo true! Hopping over to Sara's blog now. ;)
ReplyDeleteYour comments on Sara's blog were so inspiring, Elana. Thank you for sharing. I think I might have given up! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree. I'll keep pushing forward for that one. Thanks for sharing those stats.
ReplyDeleteSo, ridiculously true, going over to Sara's blog!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'll hear it someday.
ReplyDeleteRight? Good lord, please tell me I'll hear it someday!
;)
I HEART YOU SO HARD.
ReplyDelete*hugs tight*
thank you.
thank you.
Scott, I love the pre-blog award announcement. Now I'm all giddy.
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks everyone, for going over to Sara's blog. She's awesome and I'm glad you like the stats.
I truly believe that everyone who works hard and doesn't give up will get their yes. Yes, yes I do.
Yes.
Yup, just one! :) Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHow do you know just what I need to hear? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely encouraging!
ReplyDeleteToo true! I'm at the point now where I need to start strong. lol :)
ReplyDeleteI will check it out--thanks!
ReplyDeleteSo true!
ReplyDeleteNice and succinct points.
ReplyDeleteIf you think 14 months is a long time to query, try three years!
ReplyDeleteNow I'm going to have the tune stuck in my head all day ;-)
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