It struck me today that every work of dystopian fiction I've ever read involves a future without books. Maybe that's all it takes.

In your control if breaking into trad publishing is frustrating:
Self-publish
Serialize your book into bite sized content
Turn it into an audio book
Team up w/ an illustrator to create a graphic novel
Put it aside (for now) & write something new

Wishing you the best in the year of the snake 🐍
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In your control:
Where, when & how long you practice your craft
What you read for inspiration
What you publish on your own
Your website
Your query letter/proposal
How you respond to rejection/feedback
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Not in your control:
How agents work
Taste of agents/editors
Barriers to trad publishing
Preference for some authors over others
Success of other writers
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A reminder to myself on Lunar New Year: focus on what I can control and not let the rest drain my energies, esp in the current news cycle. This advice also works for writers.
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