patience
Just checked email before getting started on the writing today & found a very nice surprise.
My article on diabetic summer camps for Diabetes Explorer magazine was to originally be published in September. I received the check after the final draft was turned in, and the editor emailed to let me know there were some changes going on at the magazine …my article would be pushed back for publication.
I didn’t expect it to be published. I’ve never had an article get pushed back, and have heard only disappointing stories from other authors who’ve been through the same thing only to have their articles cut from publishing.
So today’s email–a PDF final draft of my article to edit–was great news. It’s slated for the January issue and I’m excited. This article is one with a lot of personal attachment for me. The two guys I quoted are two of the most important people in my life–my brother Richie and best friend Nate (and Darlene, the camp director I quoted, is a dear longtime friend as well). The camp I mention in the article is the one I’ve worked at for the past 14 summers. Makes it even more special.
Being patient as a writer is hard but it’s a good thing.
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