I’m so thrilled that I can hardly stand it. I know Anne Lamott says the feeling of being published isn’t quite what it’s cracked up to be. I beg to differ.
It’s worth the wait. It’s worth the work. It’s worth the (okay, yes, sometimes incessant) doubts that dog the steps of any writer worth their salt.
To all you writers out there, hang in there. Don’t give up, ever. (But do take naps.) Learn to tell stories. We’ll listen.
And speaking of feelings, here’s a surreal (and, I can’t deny) wonderful sensation: going to blogs you read every day and finding that you’re mentioned on them (Gawker and Smoking Gun notwithstanding).
This week I’ll be making guest appearances on blogs that for the years I’ve turned to for advice, camaraderie, and inspiration. I can’t tell you how honored to be there. Speaking of which . . .
Today there’s an excerpt from the book on Jane Friedman’s ever fabulous site, Being Human at Electric Speed: Exploring What it Means to be a Writer in the Digital Age
At the savvy Sharp Angle, here’s Lydia Sharp’s review of Wired for Story
More to come . . .
Yay!
Thanks, Darrelyn!!!! Meanwhile, I can’t wait to read “My Call to the Ring: A Boxer’s Memoir” — September is right around the corner!
Imagine my delight at 4am when I reached for my iPhone for a little sleepless entertainment and discovered your book (which I had ordered, prepay) downloaded onto my Kindle app. Yay, indeed. The only problem was that I couldn’t put it down. LOL I did manage, eventually, to turn the book off and catch a little snooze.
Now I won’t have to figure out what all of those tips and tricks from workshops mean, because you’ve explained the neurological underpinnings of the relationship between what I write and what the reader is experiencing. Plus, you practice what you preach. Most people reading this blog know that not all writers are good teachers and not all good teachers can write well. You, my friend, are superb in both departments!
Three cheers!!
Thanks Jill, you leave me speechless!!
Congratulations, I am a new follower on Twitter. I am enthusiastic about your blog and your new book. Blessings, Janet
Thanks, Janet, that means so much to me!
Congratulations, Lisa!
You are such a great teacher! It was really worse to come all the way from Austria to take your UCLA-Extension class in summer 2010.
I am really happy for you.
Your no 1 fan in Europe,
Lisa
Thanks, Lisa, this means the world to me!
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Wired for Story is the most insightful writing book I have ever read. It helps unlock a host of mysteries clearly and convincingly. The world will contain a lot more good stories because of it. Thank you.
Oh Wayne, that’s just about the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me. Thank you!
Hi!
Just to drop a line and say congratulations on your book. I was browsing at the Kinokuniya bookstore in KLCC, M’sia when I (at random) picked out your book among the others on the “Writing” shelf and I’m glad that I did.
Since I’ve just gotten it last night, I have only managed to flip through and I have to say I love the idea of the “myth vs reality” sections you have. I know people always say “write what you know” and I’ve always ignored this because I feel one can explore greater horizons by not putting limitations on what one wish to write about. That’s what imagination is for. So I’m glad for your “reality” of “write what you know emotionally” –
Anyway, just to let you know that you have a reader in Malaysia.
Thanks, Adlin, you made my day and then some, it’s thrilling to know I have a reader in Malaysia. Hope you like the rest of the book; let me know! Meanwhile, here’s to the power of story!