How Many Licks?

Okay, so last time I talked about how many rejections can you receive before it’s quitting time.  It reminds me of that Tootsie Roll commercial where the little boy asks the owl how many licks does it take to get to the center of his Tootsie Pop.  And the owl licks it three times, then bites down on it, and says three.

Rejection feels like someone is taking a bite out of you–you’re left feeling empty and alone.  But you can’t give up. 

So the answer to my question about how many rejections is too many for me is–a zillion.   Plus one.  I’ll never give up when I believe in something.  And write now, I believe in me.  As I’m finishing up my third novel, I can hear the story of my fourth novel poking around in my head, ready to be told.  And I’m the girl for the job.

So how many licks can you take before you quit writing?  A zillion.  Plus one for good measure.