Tuesday, June 5, 2012

The recipe to obtain Edition

Got Talent, but no clips? Here is the recipe for getting published ...

* Procrastination
When you finally decided you need to put into writing the fabulous idea that just struck, you enter the first stage of the writing process. "I'll start tomorrow" and "I'm inspired again" and "I just do not have time" are some phrases that are part of your vocabulary. When you have them incorporated into your daily lifestyle, you are ready to enter the second phase.

* The blank screen
You sit at your computer, usually without a clue as to what you should do. You fix the blank screen constantly unflinchingly. You can take a short coffee break or a walk, but still do back to the starting point. Type a few lines of crap, then delete. Repeat this a few times, and proceed.

* Feeling guilty
Now you begin to wonder what kind of writer who really are. Your love for writing and then disappears suddenly futile efforts to persuade yourself that this was what they had to do. You know you're in this phase when you begin to consider other job options. When you've finally decided to stop writing, the next phase begins.

* As above
We inform your family and friends will not be written over and do everything within their power to convince you otherwise. Sooner or later, you give in to pressure and decides to write again. The time required at this stage may vary depending on the intensity of rejection and the inability to land another job.

* Writing
At this stage, is finally able to prepare the first draft. This may take several days, and in some cases several years. But after this stage will be back on track and the fears and anxieties of the earlier steps, slowly dying. Pat yourself on the back (if possible) or get someone else to do it for you.

* Editing and rewriting
Read and reread your work so many times that you are totally sick of it, how to correct errors, improve style, and add important things. Now your writing is almost nearing completion. But before we start flying again, you might want to return to earth to complete the remaining steps.

* Showing off
Show your manuscript or article to your friends, relatives and neighbors to ask for opinions on it. Try not to think of you always control their thoughts and their voices. Some of you want to hire professional help. In this case, the opinions from friends and relatives do not count.

* Presentation
Convinced to have a winner, you approach the publishers or editors are you going to submit. Arm yourself with a good query and convince them to ask to send in your work.

Attention: Editors have a strange habit of throwing things out the window. Then, read the submission guidelines before making any moves!

* Waiting anxiously
A long process but can vary depending on the cruelty of the editor. This phase can last from a minimum of one week, more than a few months. Try to stay patient and not lose your temper. DO NOT send requests for information about the submitted work (at least for the first few weeks).

* Dismissal
If you're new to writing, this stage will almost always need to be addressed. If you are lucky enough to get accepted right away, you can take the next step. This step could lead to excessive drinking and periods of depression.
* Repeat
Repeat the procedure for submitting and waiting as per requirement.

* Acceptance
You should be throwing her arms in the air and shouting loudly. Try not to scare the neighbors though. This phase is marked by a period of temporary insanity.

* Get published
When your work is published and you are bringing your work all over the place to tell people about it, you can be sure of having reached the final stage. This marks the final line. Now just sit back and enjoy!

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