By Susan Reichert, Editor-in-Chief for Southern
Writers Magazine
In certain religions and cultures, dragons
have spiritual significance and they are revered. To some the dragon represents
nature. Some even associate the dragon with wisdom.
Mice we think of as a small mammal.
To some people they are pets. To large birds, they are food. These little
creatures also invade our homes for food and shelter.
What do you think of when you
think of a dragon? I will admit I certainly would not think of them as having
wisdom. They are big, and fire pours out of their mouth creating havoc and
poisoning the air.
Of the two, I think the mouse has
more wisdom, certainly smarter; it sneaks into our homes for survival.
We humans are similar… either we
come on so strong it turns people off or we are so timid no one hardly knows we
are around.
For a writer it is important to
find balance between being a dragon and a mouse. A shy writer needs to overcome
their shyness, to tell people they are writers.
If the book is at your publishers
announce it to the world, give them the release date, and give updates
periodically and insights on the process. Express your feelings and the thrill
of anticipating the book’s release.
Be a little more ‘dragonistic’ (I
like this new word)! Just don’t go totally dragon on us and forget there are
others who are writing too.
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