Every writer struggles with this, but it sucks! All I want to do is sit down and write the story that's in my head, but there are too many distractions, from work, to kids, to cleaning, to church, to just wanting to read a good book (this one is tough to pull away from). The hardest part is when I have good flow going and I get pulled away to deal with one of the many things above and then I come back and my train has derailed.
I had one of the most inspiring, motivating weekends the end of September. I was fortunate to go to a writer's retreat and meet three great editors. They all gave a lot of good information, from what they were looking for, what they won't take, their pet peeves, and their favorite books.
Anica Rissi, from Simon Pulse, a sister company of Simon & Schuster in New York, was by far my favorite editor. I got the chance to sit with her for a meal and enjoyed seeing her personality and learning where she came from and things that we have in common. Anica made it very clear what she is looking for. YA books that are edgy and raw. I don't think my book it very raw, but I believe I have something great for her, but I am so frustrated with my schedule and lack of time to write and then I sit to write and I can't think. I get maybe one of two pages if I am lucky. I really want this. I know I can do it.
Another publishing house I believe will work well for my book is Shadow Mountain Press. They are a sister company to Deseret Book. They published the Fablehaven series, (which I have yet to read, but just bought) which is the same genre as the book I am trying to write.
And to top this all off, I haven't been able to exercise properly because I fell of the porch we are building and pulled the muscle in my leg. I has been almost three weeks, but the darn muscle won't heal.
Thanks for letting me vent. Aarrgh!!! Wish me luck.
