Desperate, am I in the wrong place?

mizmir

Hi FMN! Just caught up with your thread. Glad things are feeling positive - I know what you mean and I am not sure why either - but it is definitely a GOOD thing!

Best of luck with your book - everything crossed for you!

miggy

I was wondering if you've had any news? Early days yet, probably.

Forgetmenot68

Oh... I'm ashamed to say that I'm still working on trying to get my first three chapters perfect and haven't sent it off yet to ANYONE. I can't believe it's taking me so long, but I want to make my chances the best possible this time, writing an "arresting" cover letter and synopsis too. That's why I hadn't updated, sorry - no news. How are you Miggy?

FMN xx

miggy

I'm good, thanks!
I wasn't trying to hassle you, just wondering how it was going . Getting an arresting covering letter and first chapters is a good way to spend your time, I think. After all, you have to get them interested and actually reading, don't you?! And I know I would be the same.
I suspect one can 'polish' a MS forever, though, so don't fall into that trap!
Thanks for the update.

Forgetmenot68

I know you weren't Miggy! I'm glad things are going well for you. Thanks for asking about the book at all. You're right, I know I'm in danger of overworking it, and at some point I'll have to say "enough"! You can see I still haven't sent it off... have been doing am dram panto, and fundraising for a little race I'm doing in April, and forgetting what should be my financial focus. Trouble with these DMPs is it takes the urgency away, which is wrong I know, but life seems to intrude. I am due to ring the CCCS before Friday for a review, and I'll have to tell them there's no change to our situation, which is a bit depressing. I need to send the book out - scale back my volunteering and fundraising, then FIND A JOB!

FMN xx

lucielle

Good to hear from you FMN. Hope the review goes well.
L

Forgetmenot68

Thank you lucielle, it went really well. I thought it was going to be a case of "sorry, no change," but they had me go through everything in our budget - essentially no change to the amount we're paying each month to creditors, but it's re-sharpened my mind on how we spend andthinking about ways to cut back (check utilities/insurance quotes etc). Did my first shift voluntary role at the weekend which has made me feel like a useful human being again, and I have finished my new synopsis, so book all ready to send out this week. Just have to google a few more agents' details, check paper/ink supply, get printing and then sending! How are things with you?

FMN xx

lucielle

Glad things are going ok for you. Nothing much happening this end, still plodding on.
L

Forgetmenot68

Sending several versions of my MS off to agents tomorrow! Good luck wishes, crossed fingers or animal sacrifices gratefully received. _pale_

...just kidding about the animal sacrifices....:o

FMN xx

lucielle

Everything is crossed, making walking kinda difficult!
L