That’s a favorite saying of mine. It’s a lot more ladylike
than some expressions that fall out of my mouth. Really.
I’ve made of a lot of “oops” in my life. I look at my
earliest manuscripts and I see “oops” all over the pages. Instead of being
embarrassed, well, overly embarrassed, I generally use the moment to remind
myself of how far I’ve come.
There is no escaping the “oops.” You can live in denial if
you want to, but if you live you’ve got a few “oops” in your closet. (Like the
proverbial skeleton in the closet.) Instead of beating yourself up over them,
use them as opportunities to learn. Remain positive about the learning
experience. Fix it, if it can be fixed, and move forward. If it can’t be fixed,
tender what apologies are necessary and move forward.
Trust me. It’s highly unlikely you’re the only person to
ever do that particular “oops.” Don’t
let it define your writing career.
Rayne
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