Comments on: The Rebound Submission

By: Jackie Ashenden

Jackie Ashenden — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:11:38 +0000

Hey Gibb, thanks for the comment and for the lovely compliment! Yep, I find that it makes the waiting and knock-backs that much easier to take knowing there are others who around are supportive and know where you’re coming from. It’s definitely not easy this writing stuff.
Good on you with the encouraging R. On with the next one eh?

By: Gibb K

Gibb K — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:54:30 +0000

Hey Jackie

I wanted to let you know your blog is wonderful. I'm a newbie and reading various writers process is so interesting. I wish you all the luck. Sounds like you're almost there. I submitted July 08 and rec'd an encouraging rejection 2/09. It was a loooooong, lonely wait. I had no idea the community existed until this summer. Then I discovered so many other people are in the same boat who completely understand the hope, fear, anxiety that I do.

Keep up the awesome job.

By: Jackie Ashenden

Jackie Ashenden — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:22:34 +0000

No, no panic subbing here. I dunno how people get published – combo of skill and sheer luck!

By: Lorraine

Lorraine — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:25:26 +0000

Phew - I was panicking about you panic subbing so now I can relax :-)

So much to think about, how does anyone ever get published???

By: Jackie Ashenden

Jackie Ashenden — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:27:07 +0000

Romy, if you need a second opinion on the balance, I'm your woman! :-)

Janette - I hope you're right. Considering I have to rewrite it AGAIN!

Aideen - m'dear, I am exactly the same. I can dish out the advice but do I apply it to myself? Nope! If I did maybe I would have had a better sub! As to your ms still being on the hard-drive, one day it will be right for you to submit it. And we'll be shouting encouragement when that day comes. :-)

By: Aideen

Aideen — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:38:39 +0000

A Dear Aideen Blog? Oh my God, that's actually quite funny. I mean, all I've got is my opinion. The truth, the absolute truth is that I'm a coward. Sometimes you'll catch me on a good day and I'll offer advice that might actually make sense. But can I apply said advice to my own writing efforts? NO. All of you ladies frequenting this blog have taken that all important step and submitted. I have yet to submit. I have yet to submit anything. After the FTH competition last year I got an email from the lovely Joanne Grant asking for the full ms, should I wish to have her look it over.

I was thrilled beyond words.
That ms is still stuck on my hard drive.

I kid you not. So as for a blog full of Aideen wisdom? I think I'll just keep reading you guys, retaining the wonderful tips and advice on offer. But I do know where to find ye if I go mad and change my mind.

All the best from a very wet Ireland,
Aideen.

By: Janet

Janet — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:06:17 +0000

A ‘Dear Aideen’ blog is a great idea.

By: Janette Radevski

Janette Radevski — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:20:27 +0000

Yep – you’re making total sense and now I’m totally confused about my sub…might have too much sex.

Agree – overthinking sometimes is more hindrance than help… You strive to get the things you think need fixing right that in the end even the normally good stuff suffers too.

You’re taking the right approach here – and the fact that you’re aware of all this can only mean one thing – a very strong sub.

By: Romy

Romy — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:31:23 +0000

One night stands seem to be the topic of the week and since I'm writing one right now, "bring it on!"

I love your point about the ONS coming out of the emotional conflict, not the sexual tension. I'm definitely going to re-read what I've already written to see if I got that balance right.

By: Jackie Ashenden

Jackie Ashenden — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:02:37 +0000

Lacey, I'm hoping it's a goer! And no, I hope i'm not the only one! :-)

Rach, over-thinking is what got me into trouble, don't make the same mistake. Go with your gut. Like the idea of a Dear Aideen blog. What do you say Aideen?? ;-)