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Friday, June 1, 2012

Wish me luck!

Is there a pithy phrase to wish good luck to writers? Break a leg is for acting. I couldn't think of anything else. Too anxious!

So let's hear em! I will need all the positive vibes I can get for this get together and my first pitch sessions!

One of the things Editor J. B. George (whom I am meeting with!) suggested to prepare was to write down a meaningful line from your MS on a note card. One that gives you a good feel for it. Here are a few I picked out from POP TRAVEL.

"Losing a loved one makes you do stupid things."

"As my grandfather always used to say, 'If you want something done right, don't screw up.'"

"The goal was to be undetectable to everyone, not just your mark."

"The heartless creature was clueless to what fate had in store for some unlucky travelers."

"They had already decided they were going through with it, signing their life away was just a formality."

Have a great weekend everyone!
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30 comments:

  1. Annalisa CrawfordJune 1, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    Break a pencil?! :-) And good luck!

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  2. Alex J. CavanaughJune 1, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    I was thinking the same thing as Annalisa! You can do it, Tara.

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  3. Kyra LennonJune 1, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    I think Break a Pencil is a great expression to use for luck! :D

    "As my grandfather always used to say, 'If you want something done right, don't screw up.'" - I just laughed out loud at this!

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  4. DanaJune 1, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    Unfortunately, it's too early in the morning for me to come up with pithy phrases, so I'll just keep things standard: Good luck, Tara! I know you'll do great. :)

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  5. Charity BradfordJune 1, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Good luck!! And I love the "break a pencil"

    I also loved the "As my grandfather always used to say, 'If you want something done right, don't screw up.'"

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  6. Christine RainsJune 1, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    Ooh, I'm excited for you! Good luck. Go be a Viking! (That's actually a really old one I heard - and probably badly translated! But it's fun!)

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  7. Madeline Mora-SummonteJune 1, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Whoo hoo, go for it, Tara! You can do it!

    And I loved the grandfather line, too. :)

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  8. Peggy EddlemanJune 1, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    You're going to do awesome!

    'If you want something done right, don't screw up' is pure awesome. You've got this in the bag!

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  9. StinaJune 1, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Good luck! Love the grandfather line. He's very wise. :D

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  10. E. ArroyoJune 1, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    I love that last one. =) Good luck!

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  11. StratPlayerCJFJune 1, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    Best of luck!!!

    I was also going to go with "Break a Pencil!" but everyone beat me to it, and besides, that's so early-2oth-century.

    So how about: "Crash a Hard Drive!" ;^)

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  12. AnonymousJune 1, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Seneca, 1st Century AD

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  13. Tyrean MartinsonJune 1, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    Break a pencil!!! Enjoy the moment! I loved that last line "signing their life away was just a formality".
    Big hugs, and blessings to you this weekend!!!!

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  14. M.J. FifieldJune 1, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    I was thinking more "misplace a modifier!" than "break a pencil" but they're all good...

    Good luck!!

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  15. RenaJune 1, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    I have a saying for writers for good luck.

    "Use your words."

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  16. Laura S.June 1, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    Hahaha, I was thinking the same thing as Annalisa! Sending you lots of positive vibes and energy, Tara!! You'll be terrific!

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  17. Tony Van HelsingJune 1, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Don't get drunk beforehand is the most useful advice I can think of.

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  18. Lynn ProctorJune 1, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    when the going get tough--look for the short cuts--jk---you can do it!

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  19. AnonymousJune 1, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    Here goes, " Don't make fun of that old guy, one day you'll be bent over and spitting." Has nothing to do with writing, but our family used it a lot. Can give you a laugh and relax you a little, ha-ha!!

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  20. Leslie June 1, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    How about - Go tear out some pages! Okay, maybe that sounds too much tearing out your hair. I love the Break a pencil!

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  21. LD MastersonJune 1, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    I've seen other people use "break a pencil" so it may be catching on. I like the first two lines. The grandfather one is probably the best.

    So...break a pencil.

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  22. Carrie ButlerJune 1, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    Break a pencil, Tara! :D

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  23. Leigh CovingtonJune 1, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    Oooh! Good luck! So exciting. I know you'll be fabulous and I love the lines you picked.

    I'll quote Carrie... "Break a pencil!"

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  24. Heather M. GardnerJune 1, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    Don't cry over spilled ink?

    Tara, really, best of luck.
    I believe in you!
    Heather

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  25. Arlee BirdJune 2, 2012 at 1:15 AM

    Sending positive vibes your way.


    Lee
    Wrote By Rote

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  26. michelleJune 2, 2012 at 3:35 AM

    Go Tara go!
    Break a pencil... shred a notepad...?
    You can do it!

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  27. UnknownJune 2, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    I agree with everybody, Tara! You can do it. :))

    Spill a bit of ink
    Tap, tap, tap away!
    Don't fret, hit "send"

    Remember, you're in charge of your own destiny. Simple as that. :)

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  28. mshatchJune 2, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    buenas suertes! and I love what the grandfather says. Perfect.

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  29. Tara TylerJune 2, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    you all are the greatest!

    thanks so much!! i felt your warm wishes & inspiration!

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  30. Cassie MaeJune 3, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    Boob slap!

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