Just returned from
Maranatha Christian Writers Conference. Heard some amazing speakers: Carol
Kent, Bill Myers, Dave and Cindy Lambert, and many others.
There is a huge
black cloud of doom that permeates the hearts and souls of most new authors.
And it hangs above their heads whispering, “Not a good idea. Get a day job.
Forget about it! No new authors wanted.” And we believe it! We let it get into
our heads and speak to our hearts. After which, any time we are turned down or
outright rejected, the words become louder. They become our spiritual mantra
and force us to face the supposed reality in this industry.
Still, this
weekend, we heard such inspirational things from the speakers, and they weren’t
saying don’t try. Not at all. They told us to put on our big girl (or boy)
undies and give it a try! Allow yourself to be exposed. To be vulnerable.
To never give up.
To PERSEVERE! Which is what I tell all authors.
You can’t be a
success if you don’t first step out and try.
So what are you
doing, sitting there in front of your computer reading this?
Why aren’t you in
the middle of your story? WHY AREN’T YOU WRITING?
Persevere. There’s
still hope for new authors, but you won’t find that out if you don’t try!
