Welcome to my literary journey
After searching YouTube and blog after blog to learn what happens between the start of a book and its successful publication, I came up with zilch, zero, nada. There was a lot of advice from literary agents, former employees to literary agents, and published writers. But nothing from first-time writers about their struggles and eventual successes or failures in getting their book out to the public, either through a traditional publisher or as a self-published work. So, I thought, why not share with those of you who are interested and write about my own journey, as I learn to navigate the agent and publishing world with my debut memoir.
For an aspiring writer, the odds of landing a six-figure deal from a traditional publisher, with attached foreign and film rights, is about as likely as winning lotto. The good news is, like lotto, you have to play to win, and SOMEONE eventually does win. Sometimes they win the whole enchilada and other times, they have to share with other winners. So, why shouldn't it be you or me, or if the stars are aligned, you AND me?
Having had a career spanning decades as an international runway and print model, I know a little about odds. I also know that what I accomplished in my former career isn't going to matter a lick in my new career as an author. Spoiler alert. My memoir is NOT about my wild and crazy years I spent globe-trotting, working for world-class designers.
The one thing that I HAVE learned over the years is how to grow thick skin. In fact, put me up against any rhino, and I'd beat them, hands down. So, the first thing I'd suggest, is to make sure your hide is as thick and impenetrable as (whatever tickles your fancy) a rhino, croc, 'dillo, shark, or giraffe. But, pick one 'cause you'll need it! I'm wearing my rhino cape.
