When did you felt like you won but lost as well?

[Apulu_Imback]

When I got an offer from a publication company. They were impressed by my essay in the government writing competition. I visited their site and the publication rates are really expensive, if I want to publish globally. I know I finally reached my destination for one of my passion in time (before 14th birthday) but I feel like a looser as well because I know my parents won't agree.

Updates

+1 y

I passed the interview. They are pleased by my work. They are offering for publishing now! The offer I mentioned before was about interview. My dad received an email with a load of compliments for my writing and link for publishing. He is okay to pay the publication rates! Guys I am going to be a writer soon! It all happened so soon. Be ready to see me as a writer!

It started from mytakes and wattpad and now it will reach to real paperback books.

Updates

+1 y

I really won this time. Now I feel the taste of achievement.

[Staximus]

You don't pay a publisher, they pay you. Don't get suckered into some shitty deal just because you want to be a "published writer". There are plenty of companies trying to get people to write for them for free by doing this. Sometimes it may be a way to make a name for yourself in the writing industry, but you should not be paying them or working for free.

[Apulu_Imback]

It's a self publishing company. They would just provide me a manager plus editor, ideas for book covering and 10 copies of my book. I need to pay for that. On top of that my school approve this.

[Staximus]

When you have talent people are going to try to use you. Don't let them.

[Staximus]

You have lots of time to become a professional writer, relax and sharpen your skills. Think about how to market your writing to your advantage and not somebody else's

[Staximus]

The are lots of self publishing companies if that's what you want to do. Shop around. Make sure you're not trying to sell ice to Eskimos before you do it unless you don't care about making a profit and just want books printed

[Staximus]

10 copies for yourself should not cost that much of you just want to have them

[Apulu_Imback]

I have an opportunity now. Also it doesn't matters if they copy my work. I just want people to enjoy my poems. If they copy 5 of my poems, I can write 50 more. This is worth taking risk. I won't get a chance ever if not now. In future if I can't do anything now then I need to follow my parent's orders and move in a life I would hate. I don't want to loose this opportunity. You don't get such lucks frequently.

[Apulu_Imback]

It includes everything. Not just 10 copies of my work. After all they need money to make all those books and publish globally and give me a manager.

[Staximus]

Congratulations! 🎉🎉🎉

[Apulu_Imback]

Thanks!

[Still-alive]

last year. From 2019-2020 i had my midlife crisis where i felt like i was completely lost and depressed. I was angry all the time and made several attempts to take my own life. But in 2021 at the age of about 37-38 i finally had overcome it and through it I became a new man. I gained confidence and a new mission in life. I figured out who i really am.

so i feel this satisfies your question, i lost much but gained a whole lot more. :)

[Apulu_Imback]

Glad you overcame that phase. I guess everyone goes through it once in life and become their better version.

[Still-alive]

Yes I wouldn’t recommend it though but.. all ill say is i am glad i did. I am still alive!

[Apulu_Imback]

Of course it isn't something you should recommend lol I meant that everyone goes through this tough time and end up with a beautiful heart. This is a phase of life, a dark phase.

[Still-alive]

Yes i am the forest that grew out of the blazing fire lol. <—- trying to be creative with my metaphors! :p

[Still-alive]

Congrats! i hope you do well!

[Apulu_Imback]

Well you would get to read my book for real this time. Thanks for your support.

[Still-alive]

Of course! anytime

[Staximus]

Listen man, no matter how bad life gets, you can still wake up and eat bacon. You can't eat bacon if you're dead.

[TheMajesticKing777]

Nothing comes to mind, might as well try, at least you can say you tried and the decision was beyond your control

[Apulu_Imback]

I will just beg my parents and not touch food for few days. Work done!

[TheMajesticKing777]

Well you can try but I don't think you can actually starve yourself on purpose, at least not for more than a day

[serious]

Well, I can understand how this must be for you. I just hope you are okay.

[Apulu_Imback]

Well I will surely speak a word for myself this time. I had enough of this.

[EaterPeter]

When my ex became my ex

[Apulu_Imback]

You must have loved her dearly then.

[EaterPeter]

I was crazy about her.

[EaterPeter]

Thanks for like!

[EaterPeter]

Did you thought of trying go fund me website?

[EaterPeter]

What is that your parents not likely to agree with? To shell out that much money for global publication?

[EaterPeter]

Parents are not *

[Apulu_Imback]

They think it's uneccessary.

[EaterPeter]

Out of curiosity how much it costs?

[Apulu_Imback]

Basic package is of 5,500 INR. This would publish my book within India, the book covering would be simple and I would receive 5 copies of my book.

Premium package is of 11,999 INR. It publish my book worldwide with simple covering and I would receive 10 copies of my book.

Professional package is of 16,999 INR. It publishes my book worldwide with a really appealing and tough covering. I would receive 10 copies of it.

People should get appealed so they would read hence I want to opt for professional package.

[EaterPeter]

Thanks for likes!

[EaterPeter]

It seems to be not so big amount. Thanks for info. Please please please have go fund me account.

[EaterPeter]

It comes to 215 US dollars.

[EaterPeter]

You got proof read done by any publisher.

[EaterPeter]

I would be willing to contribute 50 dollars.

[EaterPeter]

And pitch the idea to parents anyway. Pitch it like Hollywood.

[EaterPeter]

Tell them I have a sponsor who is willing to contribute 4000 inr

[EaterPeter]

Only if that sounds smart

[EaterPeter]

A US Indian sponsor who like to support fresh talent

[EaterPeter]

Other users here may not know how things works in India. Neither do I but it makes somewhat sense what you're saying. Same time what other users saying makes sense too. Good material is printed for no cost to you and brings in profit.

[Apulu_Imback]

It's a self publishing company. So practically I'm my own publisher so I need to put money in this. They will just do the work printing and stuff.

[EaterPeter]

You've not lost. That is for sure. It may be not your time to shine yet.

[EaterPeter]

We all need to learn to delay gratification

[EaterPeter]

You seem to have bit of greed which is good. Most successful people have couple of things. you are definetly showing two characteristics which I am happy about.

[EaterPeter]

Plesse have some delayed gratification too

[EaterPeter]

My offer to offer 4000 Rs. Still stays

[EaterPeter]

You can learn some persuasion too

[EaterPeter]

Most of the times close family members are most difficult to convince

[EaterPeter]

You have talent and greed and one more thing I cannot think of right away

[EaterPeter]

You have courage to take a leap

[EaterPeter]

All very admirable trait to have to succeed in life

[Apulu_Imback]

Yes I have greed and I'm really stubborn for success. It's difficult for me to leave a thing which I'm passionate about. I will cling to it till end and trust me when I say my grip is pretty strong. You can say an obsession as well. The addiction for passion. Yes I'm hungry for success. That's one of my purest yet dangerous and devilish side. A scary fact about me is that I don't have any limits. The psychopath and hunger of writing won't let me loose. And now after reading the email my parents feel like I can do this as this time it's by fate. They agreed to pay. I would pay them back after my first earnings anyways. They are ready to make the first investment.

[EaterPeter]

Congrats. Great power comes with great responsibility. Learn to hold back too please.

[EaterPeter]

Winning streak is going to keep you from learning how to handle loss. You are a smart strong young woman.

[EaterPeter]

Know how to handle loss is also a key trait of successful people

[EaterPeter]

All the best! I want you to become new york times best seller author.

[EaterPeter]

One of the *

[Apulu_Imback]

I have handled loss all the way long to reach here as well. The journey wasn't easy. I have lost many things but it was all worth it. Thank you!

[EaterPeter]

Enjoy journey through rituals