The word rejection is one that a writer hides away from. We don't like the word and the meaning behind it.
Rejection of a manuscript is like insulting someone you love, but it is something we have to cope with. I am not ready for that stage in my life yet, but I am sure I will get used to it when the time comes.
To make you feel a little better after a rejection note/email, pop into Inkygirl's blog and read who had rejections and how many, it will make you feel a little better I am sure.
Over on Jack King's site there are rejection letters for you to browse through.
Agents are employed by the writer- An interesting article about the subject can be found on Drunk Writer Talk it left me with a smile on my face. A great way to look at the agent search we all go through.
3 Comments:
Glynis you are wise to wait to face the dreaded word. Just keep writing, let your book sit and rest for a little while. Then bundle it up and ship it out to those prospective agents. But only do this after you have started your NEXT book. You can be raising that baby while your eldest starts school. You will be too busy to worry about it 24/7. [But you will always love ALL your literary children equally.] The links are great -- thanks for including them! But don't dwell on the negative. And good luck with your next writing phase. :D
Thanks for the awesome links. They make me feel much better about the rejections, which will happen to every writer.
Good luck with your book when you do send it out:)
I have been sending poetry to magazines for publication since January and now have a drawer full of rejection letters. :-( It is a bit discouraging sometimes.
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