Open the Writer's Box of Chocolates.
One by one, bite into the ten delicious chocolate truffles below and taste their sweetness.
Truffle # 1
Taste the sweetness of--
actually writing your book--the wonder and struggle of the creative process.
Truffle # 2
Taste the sweetness of--
finishing your book--the sense of accomplishment and joy.
Truffle # 3
Taste the sweetness of--
working with an editor who pushes your book to new heights.
Truffle # 4
Taste the sweetness of--
seeing your book's cover art and loving it.
Truffle # 5
Taste the sweetness of--
having your book accepted by publisher.
Truffle # 6
Taste the sweetness of--
having a reviewer really understand you book.
Truffle # 7
Taste the sweetness of--
having your book placed on an important list, or receive an award.
Truffle # 8
Taste the sweetness of--
handing your published book to someone you love--or don't.
Truffle # 9
Taste the sweetness of--
getting a fan letter saying your book changed someone's life.
Truffle # 10 -- in the Gold Wrapper
Taste the sweetness of--
getting the idea for your next book.
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Love this. It reminds us why we all do this in the first place.
ReplyDeleteRight now, I'm devouring Truffle #3...
ReplyDeleteIt can also be easy to forget the taste of each of these morsels of joy when the writing road becomes challenging. I will remember to always keep the Writer's Box of Chocolates nearby when I need a delightful little pick-me-up!
ReplyDeleteLovely!
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