On a Wing and a Prayer

Whenever I send a manuscript off to a potential publisher it reminds me of sending one of my kids off to college.

“Do Well! “ “I believe in you.” “You are going to do great things.” “ Put the work in, and you will be successful.” “ I love you!”

When you create a story it is a type of birth. That story….those characters are near and dear to your heart.

Sometimes you feel you are sending your creation into oblivion. Will your baby forever be on the slush pile where no one notices its special message? Or will that manuscript be in the right place at the right time where you get that phone call or email saying, “Let’s chat about _____. I am interested.”

You have to believe. You have to have hope. You need to continue to hone your craft. Always think about how you can help others and give them credit. I believe if you put good out to the Universe, it will return to you.

Sooooo which of my manuscript babies, do I send out today? It will be sent with love on a wing with a prayer.