The alphabet is a journey of 26 letters...
Each letter begins a story.
On the drive back home…
From that weekend at the cabin in Michigan…
I left with something I hadn’t brought with me…
And I wasn’t going to give it back either…
Because I’d craved it for many years…
But it’s not like I stole it…
Or it accidentally fell into my suitcase…
I developed it.
While sitting and brainstorming…
With those MVRWA women writers (and one guy)…
Laughing at crazy scenarios till I almost peed…
Soothing those that got rejection letters…
Cheering another’s signing with an agent…
And every other possible facet of writing...
I realized that all that I experienced so far...
Was par.
And that's when I felt...
Something develop in me...
A Thicker hide.
And perspective...
But also…
Well…
U’ll have to see the rest tomorrow..
Always, Em-Musing
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A thicker hide, who couldn't use that. Just when I think I'm there, I get zapped.
A thicker hide is something I definitely need. As usual I can't wait for the next installment! :)
Love it! We could all use a little thicker hide! Stopping by from Alex's to say "Hi"
"I left with something I hadn't brought with me." Mmmmm, yes. That's the goal.
Thicker hide and perspective are good tools to have in your writer's toolbox.
I have developed a thicker hide over the years. Its important if one wants to move forward and overcome challenges that try to squash us.
I love it. Couldn't we all use a thicker hide in this business? I like the way you told your story of discovering it.
Thicker hides - so so essential, in life really. Great post - new follower :)
A thicker hide - needed by all writers, especially me.
Yes - I'd like a thicker hide too... Then again, the more you sit at your computer and write the thicker it gets, eh???
I need that journey! Great post~
Hope the trip away was wonderful other than all the growth. Growing a thicker skin takes time~
Nice to meet you!
goodness Em-we all need thicker skin don't we? I try to have it but am not always successful :)
Great post!
I try to have a thicker hide, don't always succeed though.
I like your story, looking forward to reading more. :)
I hang out with a bunch of RWA people [oregon], and they're fab. One day I'll join. That camaraderie is great at helping us develop out thicker skins. It's great to know we're not alone.
Holy Cats! Why haven't I run across your blog before? YowZa!!
I need that thicker hide. Love the story, Em.
Yeah thick skins are so important.
Sonia Lal @ Story Treasury
Ah yes, the thicker hide and perspective is a good thing to find on this path.
Amen to thicker skin! I have developed a really tough one with queries, having been rejected A LOT. Hehe.
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