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Entries in Comics for writers (575)
Happy New Year! Chance for a fresh start....
Happy New Year, all! Not making any New Year's Resolutions. Things went VERY wonky last year, but I'm heading into this fresh, shiny new year with cautious optimism. How about you?
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Reminder: Do regular backups!
I hope you're all doing well out there! I'm sure I'm not the only who had trouble focusing earlier in the pandemic. Getting back on track these days, including making sure my backup system is working.
Do your backups, everyone!
Advice for others who go thru self-doubt during the creative process
To others who go thru self-doubt during the creative process: be kind to yourself & stay in your bubble while creating. Revise/angst about the industry LATER.
Comic: You may be luckier than you think
Writers & illustrators: It's tough sometimes (especially on social media re: publication news, book lists, awards etc), but try very hard to RESIST COMPARING YOURSELF TO OTHERS. Focus on enjoying your own journey. You may be luckier than you think.
Advice for those who are finishing up their NaNoWriMo stories
To those finishing their #NaNoWriMo stories: congrats! Be proud. But whatever you do, RESIST THE URGE to send it out on submission right away. Let it sit for a while first. Then edit. Also, agents/editors often get inundated with unedited mss right after NanoWriMo, so are more likely to be grumpy. :-)
