Your reaction is natural. Is the normal reaction for writers, whether it's their first time getting a book published, or the 10th. And it's a tough process.
In my (very short) experience, the process is most difficult if the book is 'finished' by the time the editor reads it. It's easier if the editor is pulled into the process at an early stage. Most first timers don't get a choice in this.
And please let me add: You don't suck in my opinion. Far from it. You are, along with Davesmom, my favourite fanfic-writer. Your work reflects a productive and skilled craftswoman, with a creative mind, creative powers a great eye for details and a knack for plot design. You are special, a rarity among fanfiction writers, as far as I'm concerned.
Remember that (in addition to language, grammar, flow, wholeness, plot, character consitency etc.) keeping politics, market orientation and target groups in mind is a big part of the editing job. You know this. Sorry. Not my intention to appear educating.
My points are: 1. You are good. 2. Good enough to take what they say and make it even better. 3. If anyone is to succeed as a fulltime writer in here, it's you. 4. Keep up the good work.
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No you don't.
Date: 2005-01-06 08:09 am (UTC)Your reaction is natural. Is the normal reaction for writers, whether it's their first time getting a book published, or the 10th. And it's a tough process.
In my (very short) experience, the process is most difficult if the book is 'finished' by the time the editor reads it. It's easier if the editor is pulled into the process at an early stage. Most first timers don't get a choice in this.
And please let me add: You don't suck in my opinion. Far from it. You are, along with Davesmom, my favourite fanfic-writer. Your work reflects a productive and skilled craftswoman, with a creative mind, creative powers a great eye for details and a knack for plot design. You are special, a rarity among fanfiction writers, as far as I'm concerned.
Remember that (in addition to language, grammar, flow, wholeness, plot, character consitency etc.) keeping politics, market orientation and target groups in mind is a big part of the editing job. You know this. Sorry. Not my intention to appear educating.
My points are:
1. You are good.
2. Good enough to take what they say and make it even better.
3. If anyone is to succeed as a fulltime writer in here, it's you.
4. Keep up the good work.
Best wishes from Norway.