Trouble Sitting Still

I’m having trouble sitting still. I’m too excited by a recent contract offer for a nonfiction piece.

I know it's possible things may not work out. I hear horror stories of people offered a contract then still wait months if not years for the publication. Contracts get renegotiated, lost, misunderstood etc. For more information on signing away rights - http://writinginwonderland.blogspot.com/2010/12/what-rights-should-you-offer.html

I know publishing is subjective and usually no reflection of actual talent, but of the publisher finding the right piece at the right time. However, I can’t help being happy. I’m coasting high and hoping we can reach an agreement soon.

My current submission tally for 2011:

Short Story Submissions: 1

Poetry Submissions: 4

Nonfiction Submissions: 2

Rejections: 0

Publications: 0

Contract offers: 1

Note: Only 25 days left in the “Space Tales” contest. See my previous post for more information. Happy writing!