Two queries, two rejections. One of those rejections was from months ago. It’s a reminder that agents move slowly. I wasn’t as productive as I would like to be. I’ll get those numbers up. I think going to a convention and doing a pitch session would be good for me.
Each year, a million books get published. I don’t think that figure includes self-published work. I take a lot of hope from that figure.
Reading good books and good authors is important for writers because it gives an idea of how far I have to go to make it. Quality examples inspire, but just as important are terrible books.
If all I ever did was read great books, it would be too intimidating to start. I mean, if I had to compete only against Tolstoy and Shakespeare, I wouldn’t have written anything. Reading bad books gave me confidence to pursue writing. After all, if a bad book can get published, then I can certainly reach that level.
No one starts off mountain climbing by going up Mount Everest. You have to start by conquering hills.
Looking everywhere for inspiration is important. It can inspire you to try for great things, but it can also inspire you to start making art.
Check out my epic fantasy epic poem audiobook: https://youtu.be/tRjh2oIWQW4
Michael Frutig 