Hope springs eternal. This is the most true phrase there ever was except maybe, “don’t shit where you eat” (for utterly obvious reasons). I mean, WHAT’S NOT TO LOVE about sunshine that breaks through winter clouds and coaxes buds and bulbs and bunnies to life? Or the twitter of happy birds, desperate to sing a happy song with Snow White herself.
Yet despite the blissful side of spring, the season also signifies renewal and rebirth—some of the more difficult concepts we grapple with in life. Because with renewal, comes plenty of heartache and KERSPLATS. Like that time when you sent off manuscript pages that were stupendously amazing and you were really, really excited. The book was ready…or so you thought, until the big fat rejection made you think otherwise. KERSPLAT.
But did the “R” erase your need to create? Did it change your love of the written word? NOPE. It only made you spring into the next phase (after licking your wounds and comforting your ego)—this next phase where you pushed your craft to another level, where you became a better version of your writerly self to move forward.
Kersplats and renewal are painful, but without them, we wouldn’t change and grow to relish in the spring sunshine.
What was one of your big kersplats? What did you learn about yourself in the process?
Spring truly has sprung down here in Florida. You’re right–I need to look at the trees budding and flowers sprouting and keep pushing forward. That big, painful “R” caused me to take a little break from querying, and I need to get back, keep writing, keep growing. Thanks for the reminder 🙂
YOU CAN DO IT, Kerry!! Keep at it. 🙂 But taking a break is good sometimes so we can gather our strength and go after it again. Good luck!
I don’t know how many times I’ve kersplatted when it comes to thinking my manuscripts ready. It’s almost funny! I have dozens and dozens of rejections to show for it. 🙂
Yeah…I think we all have a pile of those, unfortunately, but I can honestly say they pushed me to grow as a writer. I’m thankful for that!
Thinking of you as you race toward the finish line on your draft. I’m sure there are many times you’ve had to talk yourself off the ledge in the process, but you’re almost there!
Thanks, Susan. I’ve been racing for 8 weeks now, and frankly, I’m out of breath. I can’t wait to SEND!