Writing updates

The writing, for the moment, is slow. Okay, nonexistent. I submitted a short story nine weeks ago to Glimmer Train, a highly respected literary magazine. I have not yet heard back from them, which is a good sign. It means I'm still being considered. I know it's stupid, but I'm afraid if I do any writing I'll jinx it. It's not really writer's block, more like writer's stall; I'm holding my breath. It would be a huge boon to my career for my first story to be published in Glimmer Train.

 

On a positive note, I heard back from my writing school. I was one of fourteen people that was chosen for the advanced writing program. I'll be studying one-on-one with the award-winning Patricia Windsor. She's a young adult novelist, which really isn't my particular field, but it's exciting to know I'll be mentored by a successful author. You would think I'd be bursting with pride, but it's actually quite humbling and makes me feel kind of small.

 

I am now faced with a dilemma, though. For the course, do I use the novel I'm currently working on, which is nearly finished (I hope), or do I start something new? If I use my current novel, it will delay its completion for another year or two, but I know it will be perfect. However, if I use something new, I will probably learn more about the process of developing the story. I do have an idea for a book that I've been toying with in my head for about a year now that I would love to use for the course. I'm just not sure what to do.

 

That's all I have for the moment. Hopefully I'll have more real soon.