Patience, Grasshopper

Patience, Grasshopper

Whether you’re pursuing a traditional writing deal, or are an indie author, there’s a lot of waiting involved. Patience is part of the game. Used to be, you used snail mail for queries, and responses could take weeks. Months. Developing patience was as important as developing a rhino-thick skin.

Disclaimer: I’m retired, the kids are grown, and I’m not supporting myself with my writing. My marker of success might not be yours. My writing income is gravy, and sometimes it’s r...