“I believe that to make it as a writer takes a combination of skill, persistence, and luck. William Feather aptly puts it, “Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go.” There is no way to predict what will be the right pitch at the right time, so my only advise is the kind no one wants to hear. Sit down, write, and finish. Correct it and send it off. Then ignore it and write something completely different. Then send that off. Don’t get attached to your work. Because that’s what it is. Work. Not your art. Not your baby. Just your work. If you can’t disconnect yourself, I don’t think you’ll be emotionally able to survive this industry. ”
Visit Gail Carriger’s website at www.gailcarriger.com
Purcahse one of Gail’s books – Soulless 
So true! It can be hard, especially as a new writer, to focus on writing and moving on to the next one. :mrgreen:
Excellent advice!