I have to double-post today, because I just found out the Awesome Sherrie Petersen has LANDED AN AGENT!!
I just posted about Failing the Right Way: knowing that every failure is a step on the road to success. But that’s only true if you don’t give up, which is so easy and tempting to do.
Sherrie didn’t give up.
I’ve been blogger-friends with Sherrie for a while now. Her blog is relentlessly positive, uplifting and supportive of other writers. Then I was lucky enough to meet her at the SCBWI conference in LA over the summer. She’s even more delightful in person! I recently asked her if she would be willing to critique my WiP, and she not only agreed, but turned around one of the best critiques I’ve ever had – the kind of thorough but kind critique that helps you bring out the best in your story. And that’s just the kind of person Sherrie is – bringing out the best in those around her.
But she was discouraged. She had been struggling for so long in this business, getting so close to success, but not quite there. Of course, I encouraged her to keep going, saying she was too close to quit now (and I wasn’t the only one, by far).
When I read this morning that all her hard work, patience, and persistence had paid off – that she had landed an agent! – well, I couldn’t wait to share the news.
Congratulations, Sherrie! You’ve earned every bit of this success!!
And now, I get to say, “I knew her when …”
Wonderful post! Congrats, Sherrie!
that's great news–too cool~ :o) <3
Persistence is the name of the game. Kudos to her!
I'm so thrilled for her! She is an inspriation. And lucky you, to have met her IRL!
Wonderful news – perseverence definetly pays off ๐
As someone who reads her blog and got to read one of her WIPs, I say WOO-HOO-times-ten! This just had to happen. She's so talented.
Awesome Sherri!! That's wonderful news. Thanks for sharing it, Susan!
That is wonderful news! I am so happy for Sherrie! You're right, Susan – she deserves it!! ๐
Oh, Susan, now you have me in tears. Thank you for this beautiful post! Your time is coming, too. That WIP of yours ROCKS. I'm telling you, success is always just around the corner… ๐
@Sherrie You have so inspired me today! Thank you for persisting and showing us it CAN be done. ๐
Congratulations to Sherrie. Proof that we should never give up, cause you never know. ๐
Wonderful news! I needed that encouragement to keep going. Next week I start agenting. So glad to hear of her success! A dear teacher once told me: "The impossible just takes a little longer."
Woot! That is awesome. I love hearing about the wins.
Oh I love to read these kinds of things. It gives us all hope!
CONGRATULATIONS to her!
Yea! Congrats to Sherrie. This truly is a business of perseverance.
@Everyone Thanks for sharing your congrats for Sherrie!
What terrific news, Sherrie! That is just so cool-I'm grinning from ear to ear!
Awesome!!! Huge Congratulations to Sherrie!!! ๐
That is so awesome! Congrats to Sherrie, and yeah for you being such an amazing friend!
Such an encouraging post. It gives us all hope. And congratulations to Sherrie who never gave up. Blessings to all…
That's awesome! I'm happy for her!
this is the best story I've read in a long time!!! Love Sherrie, and SO happy for her!!!
Sherrie, persistence pays! Congrats on your landing. You're my candle in the night. <3
~Elizabeth ๐