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Originally Posted by taustin
But not succeeded?
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Back in 2004, when I was actively trying to make it as a writer, I attended a writer's conference. Included was a critique from a publisher. Mine came back, "This is perfect as it is." The manuscript was submitted. The editorial board (the people in the business because they love books) said, "We have to sign this guy now." The publishing board (the people who count beans for a living) said, "We don't know how to sell this. No."
1000 hours was an estimate, and I was being conservative with it. Writing for me was a particularly painful experience. I agree with the author who said, "Writing is easy. Just sit down at the keyboard and open up a vein." Working a 40-hour week as a writer was impossible for me. I found a 90 minute day of actual writing enough to drain me physically and emotionally.
But you're saying that the typical publisher, not counting editing, spends 25 workweeks preparing a manuscript for printing? Maybe an internationally known author, if we're going to talk about all the promotions and stuff they do. But for the average writer? I can't imagine what it is they do, nor do I really care anymore. Call me jaded, but I think the gatekeepers are stupid.
The day may come when I release my work to the world as an ebook. The biggest problem I see is that due to changes in my life, I no longer have the emotional resources to write. So I'm not going to create a brand and be a continuing interest at this point. That day may come, it just isn't now. And when that day does come, it'd be great to have a ready-for-publication work in my pocket to start with.