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January 22, 2008, 6:30 am PST

You're good enough...

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That lasted for only two semesters.

I am trying to write, now. I don't know if what I write would appeal to anyone. It's fiction, humor, looking at life from all sides. I really like writing that takes people through the entire spectrum of human experience. I can't imagine writing without humor.

My twin sister published her first article before she was a second semester Sophomore. As an adult she has published at least three articles in nationally recognised magazines. When I showed her some of my work, she responded with, "Who, cares?!?" 

I know that publishing is quite involved. I don't really know if I'm good enough to even get published.

 

Brenda 

 I have read just about every kind of genre in my life, Brenda, and you could easily best some of the stuff out there. Just because your sister doesn't care to read about the kinds of things you write about doesn't mean you don't have an audience.
Or how about screen writing? I could see you behind the wit in something like Frazier.
Alot of people are self publishing these days through the Internet. You have to put up your own money though. Having a publishing house do it all for you is infinitely more desirable.
From what I've heard about publishing, the hardest thing is taking rejection and never losing your drive and belief in your work.
Sounds like life in general...
 
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January 22, 2008, 9:57 am PST

Brenda ....

Quote From: blgspc

That lasted for only two semesters.

I am trying to write, now. I don't know if what I write would appeal to anyone. It's fiction, humor, looking at life from all sides. I really like writing that takes people through the entire spectrum of human experience. I can't imagine writing without humor.

My twin sister published her first article before she was a second semester Sophomore. As an adult she has published at least three articles in nationally recognised magazines. When I showed her some of my work, she responded with, "Who, cares?!?" 

I know that publishing is quite involved. I don't really know if I'm good enough to even get published.

 

Brenda 

Check out your local community colleges and colleges ... sign up for some writing classes ... and don't forget the library.  I know that up here the county library actually has a club ... where women of liked mine come together to write stories, hear speakers, etc. 

 

Go for it lady .. it holds the key to your heart's desire!

 


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