Do you believe in serendipity? While I was writing my first novel I did. No matter where I went, no matter whom I met, it seemed messeges came my way that directly related to the theme and plot of my story.
It was eerie. It was mysterious. It was exciting.
It made me feel as if I were on the right path, that this story was meant to be written. By me. At this time.
But then when I started revising, the mystery, the other worldliness, the certainty that this story was meant to be written started to wear thin. I began questioning myself.
Who was I to think that I had anything special to say?
Then when I exposed my work to teachers and critique partners, the painful reality set in. I wasn’t good enough. Dear God, I wasn’t good enough.
Add years of study and practice and revising. And now the true test begins.
Submission time.
Give me strength. No. Give me serendipity!
I am really enjoying reading your post. Your writing is great! You are really giving me ideas on how to improve my writing skills. The construction of the sentence, the grammar and words: the combination is perfect!
Why thank you, Personal Growth! You just made my day.
I still think all the signs you recieved were right on target and got you where you are today, ready to submit, with a clean manuscript and wonderful story. Submitting is hard, you let that baby go, and wait to hear the news, good, bad and often somewhere in between, or possibly the call. That's when the work really starts, when it goes to the editor.
Serendipty, absolutely, you'll know that in the end. This was meant to be.
Hi Lee. I had a dream last night of attending a dinner with my agent. She was introducing me to a room full of publishers and I was enjoying myself tremendously. She even suggested I wear a new lipstick, said she'd buy it for me. Ha. Aren't dreams wonderful?
I agree, the signs I received early on got me where I am today. Hey, we all need a little encouragement.
My husband stuck his head in the door one evening and said, "You know, don't you, that the work is never done?"
Serendipity–bring it on!
Congrats and good luck. The work is never done as long as we are still living. 🙂
Thanks Self Sagacity. You're right, the work is never done. Thank goodness.
Absolutely I believe in serendipity! I believe that you are where you are b/c that's where you are to be. I'm not saying to just sit back and roll with it, you have to get the ball going and then let the universe use your good karma to help get you there. Good luck!
I like that Tonya. Here's hoping the universe is using some of my good karma now. The coming year promises to be an interesting one. The submission process is a whole new world, a real step into the between.
Serendipity is such a great word! I definitely believe in it. Margaret, your experience while writing was the real emotion. That serendipity was leading you in the right direction. The indecision and all that followed during revisions is nothing more than your inner nagging child questioning your worth. Believe and follow the serendipity.
Hi Darcia. Thanks for the encouraging words. I just read today that focus is the golden key, that whatever you declare returns to you, and that your thoughts become your life experience. Guess it's time to set the intention to prosper.