By Kathryn Lilley
Note: I’m filling in today for my esteemed colleague Elaine Viets, who is on tour with her newest book, THE ART OF MURDER.
A Writer’s Life, As Shown By Animals
How a writer reacts whenever someone says, “I’d like to become a writer, but I don’t have time.”
How a writer feels after finishing Draft Five, just before starting Draft Six.
When a writer asks a friend to read his manuscript, with strict instructions to GIVE HIM HIS HONEST REACTION.
How the friend reacts to the manuscript (officially).
How the friend reacts to the manuscript (unofficially).
When a writer thinks, “F*ck it. I’ll just upload my (unedited, unagented) manuscript to Amazon as an e-book, and see what happens.”
“What happens” after the writer’s story is uploaded to Amazon.
How a writer deals with rejection.
When a writer puts Story #1 into a drawer and starts Story #2 (with a newfound focus on the importance of learning craft).
How a writer feels after he signs a contract with an agent/publisher.
When a writer receives the first round of notes from her new editor.
When a writer figures out her hourly income, after getting her advance and doing the math.
As a writer, are you familiar with any of these “writer moments”? Which animal captures a recent moment of yours?
Laughed and nodded, especially at the dog in deep water…and the nose. Have to watch for that crocodile. Tick-tock.
I loved that one too, Roland. Thanks for stopping by today!
dog hiding under blanket. I can relate to that one. And many of the others. LOL!
Me too, BK, especially in some critique groups. At times I have to stifle my feedback under a blanket to avoid seeming harsh. Thanks for joining us today!
Thanks for a great laugh, Kathryn. Every example was spot on.
Happy you stopped by, Debbie! I Just added one showing a writer dealing with copy Edits! ?
Loved this! I’ve experienced every one of them. lol
Thanks for commenting, Patricia!
Oh, been there, done that, and it usually wasn’t funny at the time–but now it is. Thanks for sharing.
Pain plus time equals funny animals, or something like that. Thanks for stopping in and leaving a comment, Richard!
My first manuscript is between the dog in the water and the scared cow. I am so afraid the reaction will be a nose under the blanket.
All of these were spot on!
Thanks so much for stopping by today, Pat!