"There is a word for a writer who doesn't give up: published."
- John Konrath
I've kept that in mind all week. It is absolutely true. Sadly, however, I'm bound to wonder what the word is for one who submits to the wrong publisher by mistake. Ha, ha, did that, too, this week. A few days ago, actually.
Shortly after getting the rejection slip I was back in the mix and found two possible homes for the work. One, I absolutely LOVED. The other, was a nice place to send, if not, definitely one to remember for a later piece. I had both sites open and was pouring over my piece to format it correctly and watching the clock tick down before needing to leave for a doctor's appointment.
Well, surprise, surprise, I got flustered! (Cringe) I set out all the formatting needed for the first choice, then checked the page for the submission link. I never realized I pulled up the wrong window. I took out all the formatting I'd just done then sent it off -- in the back of my mind wondering why.
Then it clicked. CRAP! As I got the sent confirmation, I noticed what I'd done. And shook my head all the way to the doc's office (and for most of the day. Honestly, still am). Hubby is cracking up and I'm praying for a rejection just so I can submit to the right one.
I could recall the piece, but I won't. It is in the same genre, same 'make ya think' slant, and, frankly, print cred is print cred. Just cannot believe I flubbed it so. Ha, ha.
So, time will tell. Maybe things will still work out. If the story gets a home and will be read, I'll be happy. That's why I do what I do.
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