Every writer has a certain part of the process that they hate. For some it is the conception, for others the outlining, and for most the editing. I think for me it is the long wait between the submission of a story and the reply. Whether it be rejection or acceptance, it is the waiting that kills me.
Since my last acceptance (“The Plumber” to Devil’s Work) I have had no response to my many other submissions. And on top of that, I continue to submit new stories.
Is no response better than a bad response?
Hell no! That’s gotta be the stupidest question I ever heard, and if it wasn’t me who asked it, well, there’d be hell to pay.
Since this isn’t really leading to anything, I’ll just post my recent news:
A short 500 word story, “The New Horror,” was recently submitted to Raven’s Electrik.
I am nearing completion of two other stories that I have been working on for longer than I’d like to admit. With their completion, I will undoubtedly submit them.
As already stated, I have no new news of new stories to come.
And now, I will get back to writing.
Yeah I hate the waiting too, but sometimes it’s worth it. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, Southern. As much as I hate it, when that letter finally comes, nothing beats it–except getting an acceptance.
[quote]Is no response better than a bad response?[quote]
I totally agree with you. I’d much rather get a negative response than none at all. That way I can move on, but the waiting game, wondering whether-or-not an agent/editor will ever respond is pure hell.
Paul
Thanks for the link back 😉 Yes it’s painful waiting to know if they like the piece or if it fits the theme etc..I was recently asked to come up with a four page comic for a paid publication and it can be anything I want. Which feels awesome after submiting so many things not knowing if it’l get used.