How To Write A Novel

I submitted a novel today. I cannot believe that after all these submissions, after all these years, I am still scared to death of sending that submission out to the publisher. I keep thinking that I have missed one small mistake, or worded something wrong, and will receive a rejection letter before anyone will actually read the submission.

I had to stop working today and take an hour off. I was litterally shaking. I do not know if I will ever get over the fear of submitting a novel. It use to stop me from submitting.

I never sent in another submission for almost a year after my first rejection letter. Of course, looking back, I feel sorry for the editor who had to read that manuscript - it was bad. Of course, at the time it was my baby. I thought it was a great novel.

I'll let you know if the book is accepted.