Submissions! Where to begin with submissions!? From the research I have done, it would seem finding a literary agent who believes in my vision is the best way to submit to a publishing company. Most publishers won’t accept unsolicited work, so I am working to find the perfect fit.
Today I received my first rejection. It was both humbling and exhilarating. It came so quickly, I didn’t even have time to post about the initial submission. The response was confirmation that I took the first step to publishing my novel. It was done graciously and I am excited to continue on. I have worked so hard to bring my characters to life, I am now working through the process of bringing my work to the world, and being at this stage is almost surreal.
Right now I am excited for the journey, and I hope to enjoy each step of this process as I learn and grow. I keep envisioning the end when I hold a published book full of my words in my hand! I have a long way to go. I just have to keep remembering, it’s about the journey!
M.L. McManus 