High/Low

The highlight of my week was starting the sequel to my first book! So far there are only two pages written, but I'm very excited about the new plot line!

The low: I haven't heard back from an agent who requested pages early in the week.

How Soon is Too Soon?

My writing has been on standby since I finished editing my manuscript. I've been writing prompts and little stories, but nothing substantial. I've been waiting for the responses and hopefully offers (to represent my book) to roll in. However, so far, I have received a partial request and a whole lot of rejection letters. I didn't want to start something new until I felt like my manuscript was finished. Now, I am convinced that my manuscript is finished, but I still feel apprehensive to move forward.

Yesterday, I started thinking of starting a more serious writing project. I've come up with a couple of ideas for sequels to my first book. I feel like my characters have so much more to tell, but at the same time, starting a sequel to a book that doesn't have representation might not be a great idea. Or maybe it is a great idea--who knows? Seriously, if anyone knows, feel free to comment below! 

Anyway, I realized I was thinking from a publisher's view instead of a writer's view. I'm a writer. My character's stories feel like they are growing and evolving, but I've been ignoring their voices because (from a publishers standpoint) writing a second book may not be the most best idea right now. 

Since I am a writer who writes to write and not to publish, I think I will start working on a sequel (or at least coming up with ideas for one). 

What do you think? Should I start a sequel? Tell me in the comments! Or tell me about your struggle with sequels and/or writing to write verses to publish!

High/Low

The highlight of my week: my favorite agent of all time requested the first 30 pages of my manuscript!

The Low? The day before my favorite agent requested pages I was feeling a little discouraged. Needless to say, my week shaped up after receiving such great news!

How about you? Tell me the highlight or the low point (or both!) of your writing life this week in the comments!


Reference (because plagiarizing isn't cool)
Jessi. (2013, Februaryr 11). Naptime diaries. Retrieved from http://www.naptimediaries.com/2013/02/happy-happy-happy.html