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cards with your friends. You have to be as tough with yourself as you are with others. Remember, like most things in life, you have to work at it if you want to succeed. But you should enjoy writing enough to make these small sacrifices. Your journey to success should be a pleasurable one, albeit a difficult one at times.

FINISHING THE TASK:
There is no greater joy in the writing process than typing "The End" on the last page of your manuscript. It signifies you accomplished what you had set out to do. Like James Caan in the movie "Misery" after he finally finished the novel to Kathy Bates' liking, it's time to light up that cigarette and drink a glass of your favorite wine. You've earned it.

But wait! You still need to re-examine your work one last time before you mail it out. Have you followed the publisher's writing guidelines? Is your submission free from misspelled words, or typographical and grammatical errors? Is your manuscript typed neatly with adequate margins and enough space between the lines to allow for editing changes? Did you include a SASE with adequate postage for a reply or return of your manuscript? Are you certain you spelled the editor's name correctly? Have you spelled your own name correctly? Yes, a writer's lot is not an easy one.

But would any of us change it for another occupation?

I think not.

So plan today for a rewarding tomorrow.

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