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[infinite_hiatus]

I wish I had a camera on me right now. I'm hunched over the desk with Arry laying on my back, draped over my shoulder. She loves climbing on people's backs. I just pulled her out of the Christmas tree a few minutes ago. She'll take it down if it's the last thing she does. I made up a story for her. She is Destructo, sent here from another

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[maryvictoria]

Keep it up, Tyson! You can do this. I've been meaning to ask you. Have you found an agent yet? If not, I highly recommend finding one. Gives you a chance to get used to the vetting process before sweating out the search for a publisher - and once you've found that good agent, their support and input is invaluable. Really my agent is the person who prodded and poked me into working on my ms until it was saleable, as opposed to just finished. ;)

[maryvictoria]

...Oh and, the ms doesn't have to be finished before you start looking for an agent.

[infinite_hiatus]

Thanks for the support. No, I haven't looked for an agent yet. I'm not sure I've got the skills yet to write a saleable book. I don't say that out of any sense of self-pity, only that I don't have a lot of practice yet. I wanted to see how it turned out before making any effort on that front. I have a feeling that when I rewrite it, it will be very different so I was thinking I would wait til then anyway.

[maryvictoria]

I didn't have the skills to write a saleable book when I started speaking to my agent! I sent her sample chapters and an outline. It took her two years to officially take me on - and I completely understand. My first finished draft was a far cry from the book that went on to find a home with Voyager. In fact, I'd call them two different books. The first I cut my teeth on: the second one actually sold. All I'm saying is that it's never too early to find an ally in an agent... If they like your style, and see potential in your ideas, they will shepherd you through the process, and help you hone your skills.

[infinite_hiatus]

Food for thought. Thanks. At one point when I was feeling a little industrious but didn't want to actually work on the writing, I started putting together a list of possible agents I'd be interested in. How did you go about finding an agent?

[anonymous]

Your kitties are adorable. =)

It doesn't help you at all, but I think that I actually do tend to be more motivated and creative when I'm either very depressed, or very tired. Of course the subject matter then narrows itself to whiny poems and strange abstract writing, so it still doesn't help me in any way. =P

By now I know that you're made of pretty strong stuff, but if you're ever particularly frustrated or down from putting one foot in front of the other, please invite me over! I'm usually bored most evenings after work, and need opportunities to leave the house myself, but I tend to just retreat into my shell for fear that I'll end up bothering people. I also love to listen, and I don't get enough opportunities to feel useful, so if you feel like bitching just for bitching sake, I'm your gal. =)

[daviblue]

Dangit - It didn't attribute this to me. Oh well, you'd have figured it out I'm sure. =P

[infinite_hiatus]

Ha, yes I could tell it was you right off. The equal sign for eyes always gives it away. ;-)

What are you work hours these days anyway? I'm not sure what time you get off. Of course, once I start my regular schedule this January, I'll most likely be on a swing shift and we won't match up at all. :-(

[daviblue]

I'm still working the same shift you gave me two years ago: 11am-7:30pm, 'cept I have Fridays and Saturdays off now. =D