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Still Unpublished?

5/7/2012

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The answer is yes.

I'm going to be prefectly honest by admitting that four years ago when I signed with my literary agent, I had visions of getting published immediately and being on the New York Times Bestseller list within three years.

Yeah, really.

Back then I'd read about some authors who'd had to write two or three books before getting published. I never thought that would be my story.

Sadly, it isn't.

I've now written five books. FIVE. And none of them have been published.

Am I a failure? Do I totally suck at this craft? Should I throw in the towel? I mean, what's the point of wasting all those hours, months even, on a story, if it's not going to be published? 

I've asked myself those questions many times over the last four years. However...
 
Here's the upside to not getting published right away: I've discovered my true motivation for writing. It's not for the fame. It's definitely not for the money.

I write because I absolutely LOVE it.

I love creating characters to cheer for, fall in love with, or get irritated at. I love coming up with a crazy, twisting, romantic plot that could so NOT happen in real life. I love the months of hard work and persistence that go into writing an entire novel. And I love watching myself evolve into a better writer. 
 
So I'm still unpublished, but more importantly, I'm still writing!

8 Comments
Nathan Wixom
5/7/2012 05:44:44 am

What an accomplishment to write five books while juggling being a wonderful mom and wife!

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Shannon Wixom
5/7/2012 11:31:53 pm

What can I say? I've always wanted to be in the circus!

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Kristen Piteck
5/7/2012 07:52:55 am

I love that you LOVE to write. That is amazing to me. I know you will be published one day, but the key is to do it because you love it and everything else will fall into place.

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Shannon Wixom
5/7/2012 11:31:13 pm

I got my "amazing" from you and Dad!

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Jolene DeWaal
5/7/2012 01:53:59 pm

Keep doing what you love - it is it's own reward & if others chose to participate, it will only add to it:)

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Shannon Wixom
5/7/2012 11:28:55 pm

So true!

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Kim Piteck
5/7/2012 10:24:09 pm

You are an amazing writer and it is only a matter of time before you will be published. I truly believe this! Plus you are an inspiration to me to never give up on what you love doing.

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Shannon Wixom
5/7/2012 11:29:20 pm

We inspire each other!

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