"Querying a novel is like the world’s longest soccer game. You start full of hope, ready to get the ball into your opponent’s net. And maybe you get close a time or two, but then… BOOM. The ball bounces off the goalie’s hand or ricochets off the metal goal frame."
Didn't play soccer, but yes this!!
Cheering you on and manifesting a big pizza party.
I love this — celebrating small milestones is necessary to surviving endurance sports! Is soccer an endurance sport? I think so! Also more pics of baby Megan!
My favorite thing is trying to explain to non-writer friends why getting a full request is a big deal, how getting to *that point* is a real feat as an author, and how it could still amount to absolutely nothing in the end.
In any case, your Substack is the e-version of an orange slice. (Side note: The glory of a chilled Capri Sun to wash it down, no?)
If I wasn't on Honolulu time, I'd love to be SHITY writer <3
Also: Bonus points for the nostalgic soccer shots!
Hell yeah, I'm right. A full request is a big deal! You deserve ALL the orange slices!
Also, you were the cutest soccer player ever. Thank you for the shoutout. I'm so happy to be a SHITY writer with you!
Yes to celebrating the full requests! Love the idea of the team sport.
So much better to tackle this writing journey with buddies! Learned that first hand, thanks to you!
Congrats on the full requests! They are always a big deal. Couldn’t agree with this more
Thank you!! ❤️
"Querying a novel is like the world’s longest soccer game. You start full of hope, ready to get the ball into your opponent’s net. And maybe you get close a time or two, but then… BOOM. The ball bounces off the goalie’s hand or ricochets off the metal goal frame."
Didn't play soccer, but yes this!!
Cheering you on and manifesting a big pizza party.
Now go celebrate that full request!!
I love this — celebrating small milestones is necessary to surviving endurance sports! Is soccer an endurance sport? I think so! Also more pics of baby Megan!
My favorite thing is trying to explain to non-writer friends why getting a full request is a big deal, how getting to *that point* is a real feat as an author, and how it could still amount to absolutely nothing in the end.
In any case, your Substack is the e-version of an orange slice. (Side note: The glory of a chilled Capri Sun to wash it down, no?)
If I wasn't on Honolulu time, I'd love to be SHITY writer <3
Also: Bonus points for the nostalgic soccer shots!
Non-writer friends: essential for sanity, but they are all terribly confounded by the writing process! 😂
Love the throw back pictures Megan! Adorbs!
Aww, thank you Gretchen!
Congrats on the full request! I'm rooting for you. I love following along with your journey to publishing!!
Thank you for following along and the kind words!