Persistence

   Going over my stats today. From 2011-2016, I sold 26 pieces to magazines--most of them to Highlights. 

2017--44 submissions, NO SALES

2018--Jan. to May--27 submissions, NO SALES. Signed with agent in May, she sent out 42 submissions. NO SALES. We amicably parted ways in November.

2019--46 submissions, NO SALES

2020--74 submissions, NO SALES

2021--Jan. to March 23 submissions, NO SALES, interest in three projects.  March 30--SIGNED WITH MY AGENT!