For the past 4 years, I’ve been underemployed. I’m trying to make the best of it (blogging, writing a novel, raising a family, pursuing hobbies), but it’s frustrating. Right now things seem to be going pretty well, but I’m concerned about my future. I don’t want to start my own solo practice, but it looks like that’s what I’m going to be doing.
Occasionally I look at help wanted postings to see if there is anything that sparks my interest. Today, I found this:
Since when does “entry-level” mean 1-3 years experience? I should be happy that I am now experienced enough to apply for an “entry-level” position.
I’m curious about that novel. Is there more information on this blog somewhere, or are you willing to provide it here?
I’m still trying to get it published. I started this blog as a way to sort of burn up my nervous energy that accrued after I finished writing and trying to figure out my next step. A few months ago, I submitted it to Harper Voyager. They had an open call sort of thing. I just heard back, rejected. I might try a few more publishers, and then if that doesn’t work, just self-publishing an ebook. Because I’m impatient.
Basically same here. I have quite some novels that have accumulated over the years, and I’ve been trying to get one published sinse 2011. It’s tough work, though, especially since I have some other stuff to do besides.
My blog has helped my writing a lot, because I have been publishing serialised novels there for a while, which has provided me with motivation and feedback and deadlines and stuff, but otherwise, nothing so far.
Should you ever discover the secret, please let me know.
Good luck to you. I heard that the only secret/best tip is persistence, but I’m probably not in the right circles to hear the real secrets.
Are your works in English or German?
Best of luck to you, too.
Most of my work is naturally in German, but since I anticipated not only this post, but also that the comments would inevitably lead to this question, I recently started a serialised novel in English, just in case you want to have a peek. Also, I suspected that the English market might be not just larger but also more accessible, but mostly, I was hoping for your opinion on my work.