Writing Statics

Shared by a fellow writer on an eloop for writers:

Nadia Cornier recently posted these stats on her blog:
95% of Americans talk about wanting to write a book
only 30-something % start to write a book
only 3% actually FINISH a book
(and I won't give the publishing statistics, because right now, I think alot
of us just need to focus on finishing, not on getting published)

Update

Received rejection on children's storybook on Friday.

Finished 2 chapters to untitled Catholic literature book last night.
Twitched the booklist a bit.

Let me know if you have any children books that are a must-read, so I can make sure they're on the list. These books don't have to be Catholic, as long as they're excellent books.

One down...

I sent a children's story out again to August House.
I'd adore some prayers that maybe...just maybe...it'll be extracted from the slush pile (or the burn pile) and accepted for publication.

It's had a *professional* look at it and edit it. She liked it. Her children liked it...or so she told me. Of course, she's a friend so she might be prejudice; or doesn't want to hurt my feelings. ;)

My daughter loves the little book so much that she has promised to illustrate it when she grows up, that's if it's still in slush piles worldwide.
She begs me to read it to her almost every night. That's good enough for me.

I hope to share it with all of you and your children...one day soon...

Writing Tips

Writing Tips

Writing Tips of the Month:

1) Always carry a notebook with you – you never know when inspiration will hit.

2) Always type your work. Publishers, theatres, or TV companies will NOT accept handwritten material. Ever.

3) Always have someone read your work before you send it out- but not your mother, best friend, or partner. Try a work colleague or someone who is relatively unbiased about you.

4) Keep a record of where you send your work and what date. This will make it easy to determine when to follow up and resubmit if necessary.

5) Be persistent. Most projects are rejected, often by a number of publishers, before they are accepted.

6) Keep circulating your proposal.

7) Be teachable. Learn all you can to hone your writing skills. Constructive criticism is a great gift that will make your project better and help you grow as a writer.

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