Depressing

[jethrien]

It was a fairly bad week overall, with some critical software going belly up and a lot of mess involving translations. But it was just capped off with a rejection from an agent who had requested a full manuscript and I'd been particularly hopeful about. She really liked the style, but thinks steampunk in general is a hard sell right now, and the book is too steampunky for romance and too romance for SFF.

Aside from that being depressing in itself, I'm struggling with the current book already, and it's...going to have a really similar problem. And a part of me wants to just fling up my hands and give up. I probably won't, probably, but it's just a really bad way to cap off a fairly miserable week.

Comments

[ivy03.livejournal.com]

That really sucks, man, I'm sorry. But market tastes change, and what one person thinks is in or out isn't going to be what another person thinks. We are, for better or worse, entering a world where tastemakers matter less. So don't take one person's opinion too much to heart.

[jethrien.livejournal.com]

I know. I'll rally tomorrow. It's just been a bad day.

[trinityvixen.livejournal.com]

Focus on your accomplishments--you have written at least one book and are on the way to having another done! Amazing! Think of the hard work that took and be proud. Other people don't get it? THEIR LOSS.

[fairest.livejournal.com]

Sailor Moon says: Believe in yourself! That's where it all starts.
Journey says: Don't stop believin'!

Classics for a reason. You remain awesome; hope the next week improves.

[elissali.livejournal.com]

*hugs*