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02/03/2005: "Subs pending - part 2"

I love having submissions out. It’s a hopeful time - the possibility is out there and the rejection has yet to come.

It’s very discouraging to get a no. So I’ve developed this secret to sustain me - I always have a sub pending. That way if I get a no, I can tell myself that this other piece that's still out there may come back with a yes.

I call it "living in hope" and it works for writing as well as life in general. Even if life seems bleak right now, things could all turn around tomorrow.


Live in hope.