Jennifer E. Glynn

There’s something delicious about hitting that little ‘submit’ or ‘send’ button at the end of a project. After hours, days, weeks, months, or even years of hard work, you’re finally ready to hand in your work. Hitting that button releases endorphins that even consuming chocolate can’t.

At 7.32PM, I’m ecstatic to say that, despite all the hiccoughs faced, I have finally submitted the secret little project I’ve been working on.

Can I tell you what that is?

Technically, yes—but I’d rather tell you IF everything goes well and the story is green-lit for completion. For now, I’d like to share this small victory, which involved more tears and time than originally planned. You’ll probably clue in if I don’t post a celebratory message later on if it’s not approved, but I don’t want to provide any details until I know for sure.

It’s in. It’s done. Even if I nitpick at it further, I legally cannot touch it now. It’s out of my hands, and with it, any stress.

Well, perhaps not ALL stress. I’m sure once this feeling of accomplishment wears off, I’ll be back to doubting to my writing skills. Weeks will probably be spent wondering what I should’ve done differently, if I’ve broken any guidelines (despite a million checks that no, I’m not even close), or if readers will actually like it enough to warrant its continuation. Is it too cliche? Will they hate the character they must play as? Have I missed a bug that will throw out the entire display?

But, as I’ve stated, there’s nothing I can do about it now but wait and hope I’ve done my job well.

In the meantime, I’ve submitted two more story pitches I hope will be accepted. If so, I’ll be spending the next few months writing, coding, and editing, beginning the entire cycle again (but this time, learning from previous mistakes and hopefully, submitting a lot sooner than planned).

I’m excited to be able to spend more time on my novels (I’m pleased to say I’ve finally sat down to work on The Kitsune’s Lullaby) as well as my other Episode stories. I’m looking forward to not having deadlines (self-imposed), prioritising the content and quality rather than the fear of letting someone else down or keeping them waiting.

I hope everyone is having a good week so far.

~Jennifer x