Well I didn't get the Young Adult gig. I got lots of very positive feedback about my three chapters, but they told me I didn't make the two main characters cool and tough enough. True enough--I erred on the side of funny and likable, maybe because I don't appreciate tough guys. Some other writer came closer to the company's vision and if the company can sell the concept to a publisher, he/she will get the job.
I'd like to think I came in a close second, and that if the other writer develops terminal carpal tunnel syndrome or massive boils on his/her fingers and has to drop out, they'll call me and I'll graciously accept their money and pretend to be sympathetic to the ROTTEN JERK WHO WROTE BETTER THAN I DID.
What matters is not succumbing to bitterness.
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Sorry you didn't get it. Love the humor in your post.
Sorry you didn't get it. Love the humor in your post.
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