The Publishing Song
(Sung to the tune of Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive”–lyrics modified)
At first I was afraid, I was so forlorn
Kept thinkin’ my book would come back with a rejection form
And now I’ve spent so many nights
Wonderin’ what is going on?
Is my book stuck upon a desk
Or is it absolutely gone?
Don’t send it back!
Don’t want it here!
I just walked in to screen my email
My heart paralyzed with fear.
I should have bought Caller ID
So I’d know the editor’s voice
I want to open up champagne
For when my book’s bought, I’ll rejoice!
Whoa, let’s go!
Let’s make a sale!
Come on I’m waiting just to hear
You say you want another tale.
There were folks who tried to hurt me
Saying that my book’s not right
But I won’t crumble
No, I won’t lay down and die.
Oh, no, not I!
I will survive!
Oh, as long as I know how to write
I know I’ll be alive
I’ve got all my life to live,
I’ve got lots of books to give
I will survive, I will survive! Hey, hey…:shimmy:
Michelle posted in Writing @ 6:47 am | Viewed 1318 times
Bonnie Ferguson Says:
Stacy Says:
:rotfl::rotfl:
Are you sure you shouldn’t be changing your title from historical writer to songwriter?
kacey Says:
Cute, cute…but don’t quit your day job.
It is all such a waiting game, isn’t it???
Peggy Says:
Crystal* Says:
I bow to your lyric-writing superiority. :worthy::worthy::worthy:
Grins*
Rene Says:
You are too funny. :banana::banana:
The waiting game sucks. I’ve been waiting for almost two years with this one ms. I’ve quit querying it mainly because if I look at the query letter one more time, I’m gonna barf. The full is still out with two agents and I’m near the point of asking them to say yeah or nae so I can retire the poor beleagured thing.
Vicky Says:
Love the song Michelle!
I’m coming up to 6 months on my MX partial and I am going to hear in the next two week son my UK mainstream full…Eeeek! IF I sell, I’ve got Swank ready to do me a website. Good luck to everyone waiting.
Amy K. Says:
Bravo!:woot: