“You miss 100% of the shots you never take.”
– Wayne Gretsky
My interpretation for writing:
If you find an opportunity to submit a piece of work (short story, novel, article etc) the only way that you might find success is by taking the shot and submitting it.
There is a legitimate time and place for making another draft / edit (for example, after it’s been critiqued) or researching the right market.
But to not submit it, to not try – to not take the shot – out of a fear of failure / ridicule / rejection, I think is just an excuse.
I also think that as artists we have a responsibility to bring our chosen art to the world – for all of those people who don’t have the freedom to do so.
So if you’re someone who has a piece that is ready to submit for publication, but you haven’t taken the shot yet, just think about the reason why you haven’t and if it’s a legitimate one.
Consider the quote again – “You miss 100% of the shots you never take.”
Remember this: if you take the shot, you have a chance to win.
But if you’re still not convinced…go and watch the Braveheart speech on YouTude. 🙂
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