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Insecure writers, June 2015

Hey beautiful guys and dolls! Hope the rainy weather hasn't been too bad for you. It's perfect writing conditions, isn't it?

Insecurities are at their height for me this month. I'm feeling left behind and forgotten. I'm beginning to think my dream has turned into a nightmare.

I'll never stop writing, but finding an agent and getting published seems like it's getting farther away instead of closer.

I'm really discouraged this month and don't even have a smile to offer.

I'm sorry. Next month will be better! Especially, since I'm on my phone and auto correct changed month to m&m! Luckily I caught it before I clicked post.

Ps. We got moved, but don't have Internet connected yet.

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  1. Alex J. CavanaughJune 3, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    Well, maybe the next M&M will also be better.
    There is a season for everything. Just hold on. Yours is coming.

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  2. LidyJune 3, 2015 at 1:12 PM

    Sorry to hear that. Your day is sure to come, just keep your head up.

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  3. emaginetteJune 3, 2015 at 2:06 PM

    Hang in there. It's only a mater of time :-)

    Here's my link if you'd like to drop by :-)

    Anna from Elements of Writing

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  4. C.D. Gallant-KingJune 3, 2015 at 2:31 PM

    It's a sign. You need a bag of candy.

    Go, hit the store, then back to the drawing (writing) board!

    cdgallantking.ca

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  5. Fundy BlueJune 3, 2015 at 4:16 PM

    M&Ms sound good to me! Like C.D. said, "It's a sign." I definitely want to be published, but sometimes I remind myself that just the act of writing is exciting and fulfilling. Recording the "breathings of my heart" ~ You can't have an understanding of heart without some struggles; it's just so darn hard sometimes. Keep plugging! Hugs to you!

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  6. UnknownJune 6, 2015 at 2:17 AM

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  7. dolorahJune 6, 2015 at 2:40 PM

    Rain is great writing weather. Wish we had some here :(

    I'm bummed about finding a publisher for my women's fic trilogy too. I wonder if I should just give it up and move on to something else. Hard to put down that many years of work though.

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  8. Sandra CoxJune 12, 2015 at 3:12 AM

    Hoping your writing finds its home soon.

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  9. UnknownJuly 31, 2015 at 10:59 PM

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