What a nice round up. Thanks for the mention. First time authors should keep in mind in regard to rejection.
There's the subjective kind - where writing isn't working for that particular agent or editor in terms of style, topic or theme. Then there's the objective kind - where the writing just isn't working in terms of structure or general craft. This can be fixed.
So true, Renee! Thanks for rounding out your excerpt. We try not to let the Inner Critic latch on to the subjective rejection and embrace the helpful feedback of the objective rejection.
Thanks for the shout-out! I love this idea of the 100 Rejections Club. If the qualification is to get 100 Rejections on your work, I am definitely a member and have been for a LONG time!
It's so true that you can't get published if you're not putting yourself out there, and rejections are a big part of the process. Like I always say, you haven't failed if you're still trying!
What a nice round up. Thanks for the mention. First time authors should keep in mind in regard to rejection.
There's the subjective kind - where writing isn't working for that particular agent or editor in terms of style, topic or theme. Then there's the objective kind - where the writing just isn't working in terms of structure or general craft. This can be fixed.
So true, Renee! Thanks for rounding out your excerpt. We try not to let the Inner Critic latch on to the subjective rejection and embrace the helpful feedback of the objective rejection.
Thanks for the shout-out! I love this idea of the 100 Rejections Club. If the qualification is to get 100 Rejections on your work, I am definitely a member and have been for a LONG time!
It's so true that you can't get published if you're not putting yourself out there, and rejections are a big part of the process. Like I always say, you haven't failed if you're still trying!
Yes, Eva! Rejection shows you’re trying. That’s one of the reasons why we embrace rejection!