tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post2885008029520643731..comments2024-03-18T01:49:03.153-06:00Comments on Blood-Red Pencil: Rejection AcceptanceDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-49362548595165777702009-02-12T00:37:00.000-07:002009-02-12T00:37:00.000-07:00DGreer- I'm shocked that you publisher types don't...DGreer- I'm shocked that you publisher types don't appreciate those cute little bunnies and smiley faces. Hmmm... well, takes all kinds I guess. No seriously, I'm shocked writers still do that. <BR/><BR/>Jenny- Your professor was absolutely right. It's not personal. I know it makes no sense at all but this is why I prefer rejections that start 'Dear Writer'. Those personal letters with personal advice start to cut a little too deep for my liking.<BR/><BR/>Regan- Yes, I left that bit out, actually I thought it was implied- rejections are always followed by chocolate and wine. I believe that's a rule in the Writer's Handbook, I might be wrong. <BR/><BR/>Yes, we writers should be thankful we have no equivalent to Simon Cowell and The Donald. Ouch!Laurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11112458658109887868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-85801617354681342342009-02-11T19:32:00.000-07:002009-02-11T19:32:00.000-07:00One of the major reasons for rejection is a poorly...One of the major reasons for rejection is a poorly formatted manuscript. I just read one that had cutesie little feathers graphics injected between chapters. I put off reading it forever because of those ridiculous inclusions. There are plenty of how-tos that warn against this, so why an author would insist on pushing the river is beyond me. Trust me, it can get a very good manuscript repeatedly dumped into the "so sorry" pile. Follow the publishers submisssion guidelines to the letter. This is important, so pay attention.<BR/><BR/>Dani<BR/>http://www.quakeme.comDanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-22710989813569489142009-02-11T17:38:00.000-07:002009-02-11T17:38:00.000-07:00I like the shouting idea! Good stuff. All the be...I like the shouting idea! Good stuff. All the better to follow the shouting with a bit of chocolate or wine.<BR/><BR/>ReganRegan Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15408260827542396423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-43756614855431364692009-02-11T16:33:00.000-07:002009-02-11T16:33:00.000-07:00I do save my rejections. Sometimes they contain hi...I do save my rejections. Sometimes they contain hints to use and make the manuscript better. Other times, they're good for remembering what places I've already submitted that manuscript. It can get confusing when you send out more than one.<BR/><BR/>Morgan Mandel<BR/>http://morganmandel.blogspot.com<BR/>http://twitter.com/morganmandelMorgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-56979763976739454592009-02-11T16:24:00.000-07:002009-02-11T16:24:00.000-07:00Great tips.Great tips.Sharon Reecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15315316958986428740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-71132836446192902692009-02-11T15:56:00.000-07:002009-02-11T15:56:00.000-07:00Hey, it's better than listening to Donald Trump sa...Hey, it's better than listening to Donald Trump say, "You're fired!" I agree there's no point in obsessing over a rejection which could mean anything, or nothing. I just got tired of them and went with a small publisher.<BR/><BR/>http://chestercampbell.blogspot.comChester Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07155257451021065218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-71840814146790431792009-02-11T15:40:00.000-07:002009-02-11T15:40:00.000-07:00While I was in college, one of my professors took ...While I was in college, one of my professors took some time to encourage us to publish before the end of our semester. He also talked with us about rejection and he said one of the most influential things to me. It's stuck with me through every rejection letter since, "Rejection isn't personal. All too often we take it personal, like an insult. But in truth we really have no idea why it was rejected. You can guarantee it had NOTHING to do with you personally." Once it becomes less personal, it's easier to take it from a constructive frame of mind.Jenny Melzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11235663870008150355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-32275798302629120422009-02-11T15:12:00.000-07:002009-02-11T15:12:00.000-07:00There's another reason why a book gets rejected. T...There's another reason why a book gets rejected. The author doesn't do his homework and sends the manuscript to a publisher who doesn't deal with the genre.<BR/><BR/>http://quotesonwriting.blogspot.com/Jim Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15467182228068339233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-18569169528184056352009-02-11T15:09:00.000-07:002009-02-11T15:09:00.000-07:00It's good to remind yourself - at least you're not...It's good to remind yourself - at least you're not getting rejected by Simon Cowell on national TV.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-91517338540941517742009-02-11T10:28:00.000-07:002009-02-11T10:28:00.000-07:00LOL! I love the idea of yelling at your rejections...LOL! I love the idea of yelling at your rejections.<BR/><BR/>I have always thought writing is a lot like acting, in that you get rejected a lot. And the rejections don't always mean that you are horrible at what you do--you and the agent/publisher just weren't a good fit.<BR/><BR/>But now I see that writers have it better: we can yell and scream when we are rejected. If an actor did that at an audition, well, he would quickly find himself shut out of all auditions.Jennifer Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12856781609646639172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-34953439441309812152009-02-11T07:07:00.000-07:002009-02-11T07:07:00.000-07:00Of course, it could have been that a less literary...Of course, it could have been that a less literary assistant saw your MS and failed to see the potential, or was just in a bad mood that day, overwhelmed with work, perhaps. <BR/><BR/>In the olden days, physicians never washed their aprons. They wore them, covered in gunk, to prove how experienced they were.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps you should save your rejections to prove how confident and patient you are. They can be your "Gunk" file.Fran Caldwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13545648992948168762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-86988775950691848892009-02-11T07:00:00.000-07:002009-02-11T07:00:00.000-07:00My thought on rejection letters - the agent just w...My thought on rejection letters - the agent just wasn't right for me. Yeah, a rejection letter is somewhat depressing, but it is also part of the writing process. I just move forward and hope for the best.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the post.<BR/><BR/>SScotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06905515473737579937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-148700353956734642009-02-11T06:39:00.000-07:002009-02-11T06:39:00.000-07:00I always find helpful information, tips and resour...I always find helpful information, tips and resources here. (I've got linkage to your blog over at my place today.)Angie Ledbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16407006980893727627noreply@blogger.com