Gabi and I were both early adapters in the digital world. And, for writers it's been a blessing and a curse. One of the blessings is how much connection we've been able to have with the writers in our local community and other earlier adapters who were not raised in the digital era. It's frustrating to learn, but rewarding to know how to submit and share your work online. Don't give up.
One of the best connectors is a truly early adapter to the business of publishing; Westport's Tessa Smith McGovern was the first person I knew personally to start a digital publishing company. Fortunately for Gabi and myself, we had been honing our craft on the keyboard for a very long time. We've both been writing since we can remember. And, being rejected more than we care to remember. We've been seeing our names in print online, and on paper, just enough to keep our bylines recognizable to our families. 🙂
When Tessa shared her amazing literary company launch idea with us, we both submitted work to what it now her highly praised collections. The first big push is taking place on September 20th. The selection process is for work is quite arduous. So be proud of anything you get accepted. Tessa's site is very competitive. Global, for sure.
Come and cheer us all on in September at the launch party. There are all sorts of networking possibilities. Also, guest authors have a chance to write about their favorite stories. Here's my blog about a story I read many years ago.
http://echook.com/guest-blog-ina-chadwicks-favorite-short-story/
Join our free Writers Artists Cafe on Wednesdays at the Westport Arts Center starting in October. Be in with the "in" and be part of sharing what you learn, what you feel. But don't forget to try to see some of your work in print. Why? I couldn't find my favorite short story online and had to take it out of the library. In print. I held onto the book for many weeks. I owe the library half a month's mortgage. Who else but writers and lovers of words run up overdue fines? Bless the library.
Ina
