Wednesday, March 4, 2015

IWSG: Full Editing Mode and A New Submission!

Need A Little Support?Thanks to Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writer's Support Group gives bloggers a monthly chance to express their concerns, worries, and insecurities without fear of reprisal. It's a seriously big group now, and with well over 300 participants, it shows no signs of slowing down! I'd like to thank Alex for keeping this group going for so long, as it has proved wonderful in the supporting of fellow authors and the revealing of needed and sound advice.

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My apologies if you've already visited and saw my unfinished post. I usually sent my post up early and finish them the night before they go live. Alas, I was struck by a fever late afternoon yesterday and crashed super early. Fevers tend to make me forget stuff ... 

I'm not much better this morning, so I'll keep it super short.

Aside from my health today, I have little to be insecure about. Or is this true? I've been in full-editing mode for a while now, and I love it! It's given me a taste of what being a full-time writer feels like. Been polishing first 100 pages of a new WOVEN book with awesomeness. I'm basically double employed right now, and it's only a matter of time to see if these late nights will pay off. So, getting to the heart of the post, my zombie novel I've told you about is on submission!

This is my first time submitting a solo project with an agent. And it's a different experience going about the process without a co-author, so there is that lingering insecurity that publishers won't bite. The zombie market is saturated at the moment, so let's hope that the angle I applied is unique enough to generate some interest.

At the same time, I'm a little too feverish to be fully insecure, let alone aware of my surroundings, so I'm going to go take it easy.

Until next time, keep the sick bay fully stocked!

How do you juggle life and full-editing mode? How do you keep calm when your work goes on submission? Is that a pink elephant?

I'm David, and yeah, no, can't think of anything witty today...
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38 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughMarch 4, 2015 at 6:08 AM

    Good morning, David! Yes, it's been going three and a half years now. Whoa.

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    1. Alex J. CavanaughMarch 4, 2015 at 9:08 AM

      Sorry you're sick!
      With the success of Woven, you'll get lots of hits on that zombie book.

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  2. UnknownMarch 4, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    Good morning! And wow...three and a half years. How time flies. I've been a following of the series for a long time but this is the first year, I've participated.

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    1. UnknownMarch 5, 2015 at 3:40 PM

      Yikes! :( Sorry to hear you're sick. I know all about double-employment: the woes, the joy, the pride. :) All good things and a wonderful challenge. Best of luck, David!

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  3. Chemist KenMarch 4, 2015 at 8:49 AM

    I would have guessed with the release of your book that you'd have pages and pages of insecurities to tell us about this month. Be sure to tell us all about them next month!

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  4. Jennifer HawesMarch 4, 2015 at 8:55 AM

    I absolutely love editing. I try to do my writing/revising while the kids are in school. Who can think with two teenage zombies in the house eating all the food and a five-year-old princess singing songs??!! That's great that you are co-authoring!

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  5. Chrys FeyMarch 4, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    Sorry your sick! I hope you feel better soon.

    I used to like editing, and I guess I still do when I do the first round, but right now I'm revising with beta readers and it's taking a toll on me.

    Good luck with your zombie novel!

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  6. Chemist KenMarch 4, 2015 at 9:28 AM

    Sometimes it's good to take things in steps. You 've had the taste of being a co-author, now you're ready for your solo flight. Good luck with the edits.

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  7. L. Diane WolfeMarch 4, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    Congrats that your book is on submission.

    When I'm in full edit mode, that's about the only thing that happens. Housework and food be darned.

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  8. AnonymousMarch 4, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    Hope you're feeling better, David. I like the confidence I'm hearing! Yeah, editing can be tough, but I really like it. You're reworking your stuff to make it the best it can possibly be. Good luck to you!

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  9. Sarah FosterMarch 4, 2015 at 11:28 AM

    Hope you feel better soon! And good luck with the zombie book.

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  10. cleemckenzieMarch 4, 2015 at 11:30 AM

    It's always rotten to be sick. Sorry. Hope your submission is a success because no matter how sick you are, you'll feel great.

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  11. Susan Gourley/KelleyMarch 4, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    Hope you feel better soon. Maybe some good news on the zombie novel will heal you.

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  12. LisaMarch 4, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    Oh pooh. Hope you feel better soon! Go back to sleep! And good luck with the newest creation!!!

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  13. S.P. BowersMarch 4, 2015 at 12:00 PM

    You're brilliant! Everyone always wants to know how to query without the gut churning angst. All we need to do is get so sick we just don't care. You may laugh, but deep in the query trenches this actually sounds like a good idea.

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  14. Chantele SedgwickMarch 4, 2015 at 12:08 PM

    Ugh. Submission is the worst! We can be sub buddies because I'm there too. :) Just keep busy, write something new and focus on that. Or try to. Haha. The first few weeks are the hardest and then even though it will still be at the back of your mind, you won't want to check your e-mail every second of the day anymore. :) Good luck! And feel better soon!

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  15. Michael Di GesuMarch 4, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    Hey, David.

    Feel better! I know I have the sniffles today. I pumped myself with coldeze three days ago, so I cut it off at the knees. Returning to frigid Chicago after a month of semi warm weather doesn't agree with me too much.

    CONGRATS on the submission and rewrites. You are a man on a mission. All the best!

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  16. messymimiMarch 4, 2015 at 12:35 PM

    Hope your submission is accepted while your body rejects and throws off whatever bug you have!

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  17. Haneen IbrahimMarch 4, 2015 at 12:39 PM

    Zombie novel on submission? Now that is the book I'm waiting for :D hope it gets the green light.And HA! Finally you got nothing witty to say :P

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  18. Tiana SmithMarch 4, 2015 at 12:45 PM

    Feel better - sickness sucks :( But yay for submission!

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  19. F. StoneMarch 4, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    I've heard so many disparaging comments about writing query letters and waiting for agents and publishers to respond, that I'm giving serious thought to self publish. Hell, I've even thought about printing several hundred copies and putting up a table at the local farmer's market. Get well soon, David. Blessings.

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  20. JenniferMarch 4, 2015 at 1:01 PM

    Sorry you're not feeling well. Good luck with the new submission.

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  21. dolorahMarch 4, 2015 at 1:31 PM

    I can imagine you are missing that partner now. I am sure your next book will be a success. I also enjoy editing/revising. That first draft is so hard to get all on the page.

    Good luck; and I hope you feel better soon.

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  22. Natalie AguirreMarch 4, 2015 at 2:48 PM

    Hope you feel better soon. Good luck with the zombie submission. I'm guessing you'll at least get people to look at it more since you're a published author.

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  23. J E OneilMarch 4, 2015 at 4:01 PM

    Oh no. Feel better. There's nothing worse than being sick, except being sick and having things to do. Good luck with your submission. I still like zombies...although I'm not a publisher. Well, I think you'll do great :)

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  24. ELAdamsMarch 4, 2015 at 6:54 PM

    Best of luck with the zombie book and with your edits! :)

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  25. Krista McLaughlinMarch 4, 2015 at 8:36 PM

    You do sound pretty busy! Feel better!

    I'm sure your submission will go well! :)

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  26. Stephanie BirdMarch 5, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    Take it easy and get healthy soon! I have been unagented and sold several books to small presses. Now I have an agent and she is submitting for me this spring. It is hard in some ways to be hands off but at the same time a relief because it frees up more time for working on new projects. I hope your submission goes very well!

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  27. MarkMarch 5, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    Sounds cool:) Best of luck on submitting your newsest writing project!

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  28. The Silver FoxMarch 5, 2015 at 1:21 PM

    Hope you're feeling better soon!

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  29. Sheena-kay GrahamMarch 5, 2015 at 6:39 PM

    I'm recovering from a bad flu so I feel you David. Glad you have work and are soldiering on. You just keep going Mr. Talented.

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  30. Toi ThomasMarch 7, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    Sorry to hear you've been under the weather. Hop you're felling better. The solo projects sounds good and with the sucess of your other works, even without a co-author, I'm sure you'll find many interested.

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  31. Lux G.March 9, 2015 at 4:48 AM

    How are you doing, my friend? Hope you're feeling better.

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  32. Michael Offutt, Phantom ReaderMarch 9, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    In the times I've met you, you seem bubbling with energy. So I think being double-employed will be a breeze for you :)

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  33. Tyrean MartinsonMarch 9, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    Hope you feel better soon! Keep that energy going!

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  34. Donna L MartinMarch 9, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    Hi there!

    I just stopped by to check out your blog. I've signed up for yet another year of the A to Z Challenge and look forward to reading many, many posts next month...;~)

    Take care,

    Donna L Martin
    www.donnalmartin.com
    author of THE STORY CATCHER (Anaiah Press 2015)
    coauthor CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL: ANGELS AMONG US (Simon & Schuster 2013)

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  35. Dianne K. SalerniMarch 9, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    I did think your post ended abruptly when I visited last week. LOL. I figured you were so busy in revision/editing mode that the rest of reality faded into the background. I know that happens to me! (It's a wonder my family puts up with me.)

    Hope you feel better soon, and good luck on your new submission!

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  36. Emily R. KingMarch 9, 2015 at 3:51 PM

    I hope this zombie book sells big for you, David!

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