“The writing is good,” and that's half the battle, no? If I have to get rejection letters, then those with helpful advice are better than those who don’t say why. Usually I assume my writing just sucks. The latest letter, however, said the writing is good. Only the pacing sucks. I’ve always struggled with pacing. I like to build a mood; too many hours spent with Poe, Lovecraft, and Bradbury. Never paying close enough attention to my masters. Thing is, time moves on and tastes change. I’ve learned to imitate the passé. Although I’ve had a dozen or so acceptances in my life, each rejection still hurts. In fact I check my email before leaving for work only. At least my thankless job dulls the pain from an early morning pinhead letter. Compared even to my pacing, work is dull. I recall reading Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton. I read it before I saw the movie. I think of the scene where the ve...
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