The Recipe for Getting Published
Got talent but no clips? Here's the recipe for getting
published...
* Procrastinating When you've finally decided you have to put
into writing the fabulous idea that just struck, you enter the
first phase of the writing process. "I'll start tomorrow," "I'm
not inspired yet" and "I just don't have the time" are some of
the phrases that will form a part of your vocabulary. When
you've incorporated them into your daily lifestyle, you're ready
to enter the second phase.
* The Blank Screen You sit in front of your computer, usually
without a clue to what you're supposed to be doing. You stare at
the blank screen constantly without blinking. You may take short
coffee breaks or a walk, but you still make it back to where you
started. Type a few lines of crap, then erase. Repeat this
process a number of times, and proceed.
* Feeling Guilty Now you begin to wonder what kind of a writer
you actually are. Your love for writing suddenly disappears and
you make futile efforts to convince yourself that this was what
you were meant to do. You know you're in this phase when you
start considering other job options. When you've finally decided
to quit writing, the next phase begins.
* Getting Over it You inform your family and friends that won