Comments on: Dealing With Author Rejection

By: Chantal

Chantal — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 07:38:55 +0000

You are lovely and your article is wonderful! Thank you!

By: Bethany Ramos

Bethany Ramos — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:53:43 +0000

Thank you for this amazing post! I’m in the process of presenting my chick lit novel to agents with many many rejections so far. I have had the pleasure of getting a children’s book under contract to be published, but it is still difficult to continue to pursue your work each and every time. Thank you for the encouragement

By: Looking for Writers | Ghostwriter Dad

Looking for Writers | Ghostwriter Dad — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:45:04 +0000

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By: Lori Franklin

Lori Franklin — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:01:22 +0000

I’ve been enjoying this site tremendously.

You’ve summarized such an important message! Like Nathan mentioned, I think the rejection slips are simply part of the process and should be taken as such. That’s a very good point.

You’re right, “sometimes the whisper is incessant for a reason.” You’re absolutely on point with that comment. If the whispering won’t stop, but best thing to do is to stop it with action, even when that includes rejection after rejection.

Thanks! This is such a great message and post!

.-= Lori Franklin´s last blog ..I Love Your Mind =-.

By: Andrew Nattan - Unmemorable Title Copywriting Blog

Andrew Nattan - Unmemorable Title Copywriting Blog — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:58:11 +0000

Great post Sean, thanks.

I’m in a different field of writing, but criticism’s always likely to knock the wind out of your sails. It’s just good to hear that it really is something every writer gets at some point!
.-= Andrew Nattan – Unmemorable Title Copywriting Blog´s last blog ..Is Your Professional Voice Boring? =-.

By: Nathan Hangen

Nathan Hangen — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:41:13 +0000

In this case, it sounds like being rejected is the first step towards becoming a published author.

I’ve already been rejected twice (by the same agent), but that hasn’t stopped me. I’ve taken his advice and kept at it. No doubt I’ll be at a bookstore near you soon enough
.-= Nathan Hangen´s last blog ..Are You Too Scared to Become a Hero? =-.

By: vered

vered — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:03:29 +0000

Writers experience rejection all the time, on a much smaller scale. It’s part of being creative, I think. Wonderful, encouraging post.

By: Charlotte Rains Dixon

Charlotte Rains Dixon — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:30:07 +0000

I heard Madeleine L'Engle speak a few years before she died, and she told a story about "A Wrinkle in Time" being rejected. It was Christmas, and she got one of the rejections as she was wrapping presents to send off to family. She was so distraught that she totally screwed up the gift tags, and people got completely inappropriate presents that were intended for others. For some reason, I always remember this story when I get a rejection, and it gives me comfort. .-= Charlotte Rains Dixon´s last blog ..Transparency, or a Book Review =-.

By: Lori Hoeck

Lori Hoeck — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:48:08 +0000

The Dr. Seuss story has always given me motivation. I have on our bedroom wall a huge, 2-D, retail store display that was used to promote his books several years ago. It's from a scene in "One Fish, Two Fish." It reminds me to honor my writing and avoid investing too much in the opinions of others. .-= Lori Hoeck´s last blog ..Mindset in self defense is crucial to victory =-.