tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post7779193283853660906..comments2024-02-21T03:32:15.577-05:00Comments on Jill Kemerer: Neurotic? Oh yeah!Jill Kemererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-68617670873700340792009-05-17T20:32:00.000-04:002009-05-17T20:32:00.000-04:00Jody: A big, huge, tremendous CONGRATS!! Double-fi...Jody: A big, huge, tremendous CONGRATS!! Double-finalling in the Genesis contest!! Awesome!<br /><br />As soon as one insecurity is overcome, another takes its place--at least that's how it is in my world!<br /><br />At least we can laugh about it!<br />Thanks for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-48271542172743012992009-05-16T21:53:00.000-04:002009-05-16T21:53:00.000-04:00I think we all have those really doubtful moments,...I think we all have those really doubtful moments, no matter where we're at in the journey. Even after finaling in the Genesis, I find myself doubting myself. I think, can I ever get my books polished enough to attract an agent or editor? Am I making a fool with agents? Are they sitting around throwing darts at my queries?<br /><br />You're right, we can wallow in our insecurities, or keep persevering!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-59677291831927965192009-05-16T11:37:00.000-04:002009-05-16T11:37:00.000-04:00Sherrinda: I wouldn't be too sure about that--you ...Sherrinda: I wouldn't be too sure about that--you were smart and found a critique partner <I>before</I> you are going to submit. That's a huge bonus!<br /><br />Danyelle: Thanks for the kind words. It is amazing what we put ourselves through, isn't it?<br /><br />Dellgirl: Welcome and thanks for stopping by my blog! I used to try to avoid the negative emotions, but now I roll with them. I figure it will help me empathize with my characters and write with more emotion. Anytime you're feeling defeated, stop on by! We'll get through the tough times!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-42769863770779935792009-05-16T01:49:00.000-04:002009-05-16T01:49:00.000-04:00Hello, I'm so glad I stopped here before doing any...Hello, I'm so glad I stopped here before doing anything else tonight, this morning actually. I am right there with you, feeling every emotion, experiencing the pull toward a total collapse into tears.But no, can't do that! <br /><br />It still surprises me when I get to that place you describe in the beginning of your downward spiral because I think I had it all under control. It also amazes me how much we beat ourselves up and, how much effort it takes to shake it off and move on. <br /><br />The process continues to be a work in progress for me.dellgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04620967832227857674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-89775765507882147922009-05-15T21:02:00.000-04:002009-05-15T21:02:00.000-04:00Beautiful thoughts. It's kind of amazing with all ...Beautiful thoughts. It's kind of amazing with all the normal rejections we face every that we as writers seek out even more.<br /><br />I love your advice on dealing with those hard thoughts of rejection rather than letting them continue to spiral out of control.<br /><br />*hugs*<br /><br />You're not alone. :DDanyelle L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10366276085080565870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-81905200011735219772009-05-15T19:21:00.000-04:002009-05-15T19:21:00.000-04:00lol...that was awesome! And I can imagine ME havin...lol...that was awesome! And I can imagine ME having that same conversation with myself when I start getting rejection slips...and I WILL get them, I know! Ah, the fate of the writer!Sherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-48343424083102394632009-05-15T15:19:00.000-04:002009-05-15T15:19:00.000-04:00Kara: Welcome and thank you for stopping by! I'm p...Kara: Welcome and thank you for stopping by! I'm pretty sure editors are way too busy to do more than glance at a non-winning manuscript, but it's fun to take it to the next level!<br /><br />Have a great weekend!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-18991514823552811482009-05-15T14:30:00.000-04:002009-05-15T14:30:00.000-04:00This is too funny and too true. It is so hard to ...This is too funny and too true. It is so hard to get a form rejection. I'm trying to develop a hard shell, but I take it hard. I would love to be a fly on the wall of some big shot editor and just see exactly what does go on while they are reading our ms, lol!Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03925811510913201292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-83819179585277835722009-05-15T13:39:00.000-04:002009-05-15T13:39:00.000-04:00Cindy: I'm put together on the outside but a hot m...Cindy: I'm put together on the outside but a hot mess inside--and I'm not afraid to share it!<br /><br />Melissa: You're absolutely right. I wish every new writer full of hopes and dreams knew it too, except they'd probably say, "Oh, that won't happen to ME." :)<br /><br />Tess: Sorry, I haven't been spying--but maybe we were twins separated at birth?? Ha!<br /><br />Davin: Come on, it IS funny! Reality always is. I'm so happy for you that you're an editor. How exciting! I'm sure it's painful sending or receiving rejections, but it's all part of the journey.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-76455767061883862712009-05-15T12:30:00.000-04:002009-05-15T12:30:00.000-04:00Thanks for sharing this, Jill. I'd say it was funn...Thanks for sharing this, Jill. I'd say it was funny, but at least for me, it rings a little too true to be totally funny. But, I'm glad you realize it's just part of the process. I'm a staff editor for an online journal now, and I'm getting used to be the sender of the rejections rather than the recipient. It really puts a spin on things because I know that I personally feel bad for sending them and that I'm not making fun of the writer when I do. It's nothing more than the business of the publishing world, and it helps with efficiency.Davin Malasarnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385823575081492949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-74922820448095474252009-05-15T11:17:00.000-04:002009-05-15T11:17:00.000-04:00Have you been spying in my windows? Reading my jou...Have you been spying in my windows? Reading my journal? How did you know?????<br /><br />Too funny!Tesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10014195715998913268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-70762747648134517322009-05-15T11:05:00.000-04:002009-05-15T11:05:00.000-04:00Great post! I think all those thoughts are complet...Great post! I think all those thoughts are completely normal when a rejection comes along, especially the first rejection ever.Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-11934726261001323822009-05-15T10:34:00.000-04:002009-05-15T10:34:00.000-04:00Okay, Jill, I take back my last comment on your pr...Okay, Jill, I take back my last comment on your previous post about you taking it in stride :) You were right. BUT you're still writing, rejection and all. Yay! It's a good thing, too, because you're writing in the post was wonderful. I like the picture of the brain, too. Definitely drew me in :)Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-20730011100376026682009-05-15T09:20:00.000-04:002009-05-15T09:20:00.000-04:00Terri: Wouldn't you just die if it did final?? Ser...Terri: Wouldn't you just die if it did final?? Seriously! I sometimes wonder if my worst version isn't my best?? Ha! Ha! <br /><br />And don't feel bad. I realized a few weeks ago that I'd misplaced a comma in the very first line of the query I sent. Pathetic. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-84659546313219987522009-05-15T09:00:00.000-04:002009-05-15T09:00:00.000-04:00LOL We think alike! I will admit it here to you--...LOL We think alike! I will admit it here to you--can't bring myself to say it on my blog. I discovered last night I sent the wrong UNedited version of a story to a big contest! UGH. Now do you think I beat myself up for that one or what?? I finally admitted it to my husband last night that I knew now I didn't have a shot at winning for sure now! AND I wasted the entry fee.Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-33632056131335268512009-05-15T08:31:00.000-04:002009-05-15T08:31:00.000-04:00Happy Friday morning! It's a gorgeous day here--ho...Happy Friday morning! It's a gorgeous day here--hope it's sunny where you are too!<br /><br />Jennifer: Yes, look at her now! I can only dare hope...<br /><br />Eileen: I'm not going to lie to you, the neurosis really never ends for me! And I love to exaggerate, even to myself, so my brain is the perfect breeding ground. I'll be honest with you--I didn't know what I was doing with my first four books. They weren't bad, but they weren't publishable. <br /><br />Wendy: I had this picture in my mind of a room filled with editors just laughing hysterically. Narcissism? Yes. The world revolves around my ups and downs--ha! ha!<br /><br />Katie: Oh, you aren't the only one! The great thing about crummy feelings is at least we can use them in our books. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-23683338858483374672009-05-15T08:06:00.000-04:002009-05-15T08:06:00.000-04:00okay - that was halarious and so true at the same ...okay - that was halarious and so true at the same time! Thanks for sharing Jill - it's good to know i'm not the only one. :)Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-63382758360194574922009-05-15T07:56:00.000-04:002009-05-15T07:56:00.000-04:00I loved the way you described your thoughts. I'm q...I loved the way you described your thoughts. I'm quite certain I've gone down that same pathway in my thoughts after a rejection. Isn't it funny, the one thought where we think they might all be calling each other, marking out our names with a gigantic red marker. :D<br /><br />I appreciated how you ended this post!<br />~ WendyWendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-89236518524933843862009-05-15T07:37:00.000-04:002009-05-15T07:37:00.000-04:00Jill, I think you ought to put your whole summer n...Jill, I think you ought to put your whole summer neurosis into a book. That was too funny how it spiralled into deodorant even!!<br /><br />You never know, maybe that got a form letter rejection because they just aquired a similar story and didn't take the time to even read it due to time retrainst and given they'd filled that availability already. Think the most positive and keep on writing. Just from your posts I know no editor is going to mock your words. You're too good a writer.Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-17806302809801430602009-05-15T07:33:00.000-04:002009-05-15T07:33:00.000-04:00LOL! I think all writers are a neurotic bunch. :)
...LOL! I think all writers are a neurotic bunch. :)<br /><br />Author Jenny Crusie once gave a hilarious speech on her early rejections: they were form rejections, not even original copies, and they were copied crooked. LOL!! Talk about a low blow to the ego! <br />And look at her now...Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.com