I need advice on dealing with rejection.

I need advice on dealing with rejection.

Most of my blog posts are about something I have learned along the journey of writing my book. Somethings I have figured out, mastered and now understand. However, this time I’m writing to let you know I need help. I finished my book and won NaNoWriMo for November 2013. Because I won NaNoWriMo I won a chance to submitted my book to the letsgowrimos.com contest from Lulu.com. I have done everything I could to give me the best chance at winning a top ten spot. I submitted my manuscript last night.

Was it enough? I don’t know yet. Truthfully, mathematically the chance of being chosen is slim. It's very rare, almost impossible, for a new author to get the first publishing deal they submit to. I need to prepare myself for rejection. But how?

I spent all this time telling myself I could win. How do I prepare for the chance of not winning? I know I'm full of questions today.

Anyone have any advice? Maybe you have gone though something like this. I need to learn how to pick myself up after a rejection and try again, and again.Stop by my Facebook and let me know.

<3 Amber

Winning Was Worth Every Hair I Pulled Out

I truthfully don’t know how, by the end I was just typing like a mad woman. It wasn't easy, in fact it was probably the hardest thing I have ever done. However, I can say “I did it! I finished NanoWriMo and won!”

I would say the hardest part of writing had nothing to do with writing at all. Self confidence played a large role and was a constant battle for me. There was many times I would stop writing and think to myself “What are you doing? Writing a book? You cant even spell the word Grammar with out spell check.”

It would have been so easy to allow myself to slip into that mindset. The mindset that failing was an option. I refused , fought back and I won! Here in December I stand a winner, against both NanoWriMo and myself.

Do I have any advise for people trying to write a book? Yes. Don't ever quit. If it takes you two years it takes you two years. Just don’t ever give into the dark side.

After the excitement of winning wore off, “Now what?” was the the next thing that crossed my mind. I have to have it fully edited by the 8^th of December to qualify for the letsgowrimos.com contest. If I win that it should be smooth sailing going forward. If not then I will begin to look for a publisher. I have also spent a lot of time looking into self publishing.

For now I am taking it one step at a time. I have a few friends (Kayla, Jessica, and Stephanie) who are helping me edit and get everything done on time. I will keep you updated on what happens with the contest. 

The last thing I wanted to do, was to thank everyone who has helped me along the way. Even if all you did was like my Facebook Page it meant the world to me!!

<3 Amber