I just submitted some writing that was proving to be more of a challenge than I initially anticipated.
It gave me a headache.
It frustrated me.
It shook my self-confidence.
Until tonight.
When I had a breakthrough and finished writing.
I think it was because I persevered.
It was also because I wanted to prove that I can do hard things.
And, maybe more importantly, I was because I wrote in the company of other teacher-writers in our #Time2Write group.
I submitted my writing and now the waiting begins.
But no matter the outcome. I’m proud of myself.
I stuck with it.
I made my writing sing. At least, I think I did and in the big scheme of things, that’s all that matters.
If someone else agrees, then that’s just lagniappe.
Cross posted to The Two Writing Teachers March Slice of Life Story Challenge.
Elisa Waingort 
Of course, I had to go look it up… and lagniappe may come your way… but as you expressed, the gift is already yours
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LOL! Thank you!
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I think it was because I persevered…the answer to all things frustrating. Congrats that you succeeded! I hope your reviews are five-star!
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Thank you and even if they’re not I am feeling great about how my writing developed.
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Oh Elisa,
Those one sentence paragraphs, until the very end…they rang true of a “breakthrough.” I’m glad you keep stacking words.
Happy writing,
Ruth
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Thank you, Ruth. I will definitely keep stacking words. I love the sound of that!
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Wow, you must be feeling so satisfied and I loved reading all the reasons why you feel that way, whether the writing is well received or not. It flowed so beautifully!
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