How to Be a Slush Pile Warrior
How to Survive the Slush Pile
I know a lot of you are feeling down in the dumps. We’re slush pile warriors, the ones who go into battle armed with a pen and a dream, and leave with the pen out of ink and the dream broken. Here are ten ways to feel better about it and not lose hope.
- Look up happy music and listen to it on repeat. Hold a dance party
- Go to a party
- If not an extrovert, ignore step two. Read a good book
- Take a walk in nature
- Write a different manuscript to get your mind off the one you’re submitting
- Go to a mirror, look yourself in the eyes, and tell yourself that you can do this
- Remember WHY you’re a writer in the first place. Was it your dream since childhood? Did somebody inspire you?
- Look up inspiring stories of famous authors who struggled to find their agents. J.K. Rowling, anyone?
- Find a loved one or pet and hold them close.
- Remember that you are amazing. Nobody else can define you.