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Matthew Simmons wrote an hilarious post over at HTMLGIANT about the “Five Stages of Publishing“: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance. I’m not sure it’s a linear path, but I can definitely attest to the grim reality of each stage. Right now I’m hovering somewhere between Depression and Denial, though some of my actions certainly amount to Acceptance, and I’m no stranger to bursts of uncontrollable Anger.
When does this damn game get easier?
Yes, I think we’re all ready to fast forward to the part where we’re pacing around our mahogany-paneled offices — the ones located in the west wings of our summer homes in Southampton — muttering to ourselves, “Sure, it’s nice that the book was an international bestseller and is now a major motion picture starring George Clooney…but when will the critics take me seriously?”
Which is a long way of answering your question: in my (extremely limited) experience, the game never gets easier; it only changes form. Like moving on to the next level of “Donkeykong.”