I'm coming up on the one year anniversary of my blog. A momentous year for me. I remember this time last year, thinking about it but having no idea where to start. One year later, I feel a little more confident. A little more comfortable in my pink stilettos. But there's still a long way to go. A lo-o-ng way.
Let's talk about audience for starters. Probably my biggest challenge. I still haven't found one. I was thrilled when I started getting 50-60 page views but soon realized it was just through advertising spammers. Something I still don't really understand. I would like an audience of other aspiring authors. I would love for this blog to be a place where we share experiences and help each other through this daunting process of entering the publishing world. That's my ultimate goal. As I've said before, I spent years researching things. Years finding sites I trusted and felt weren't trying to steer me wrong. I've spent those years learning what agents are reputable and have stellar reputations versus the ones who possibly aren't so professional. This is not the place to call out names for the latter but I think it's nice to laud the ones who've been proven great.
I also want to share the feelings of being a new writer. The sometimes bone-crushing disappointment that comes with rejection and the elation of a positive word from an agent.
I have a lot of wants and desires for this blog and still a long way to go. Inevitably, I hope to be able to say to a group of loyal readers. Guess what! I just got a publishing contract! I want you guys to share similar experiences with me. In the meantime, I'll continue to blog about the roller coaster that is the writing life. Hopefully, you'll be there to read it and share in my sorrow and happiness.
Happy Anniversary to me!
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