Have you faced rejection on your picture book manuscript/s lately? Know that subjectivity ALWAYS plays a role in this. What one editor or agent loves another might not (and in this crowded market, ‘loving’ is almost always a prerequisite for acquisition). Also know that there is nothing you can do about subjectivity. However, there are… Read more »
I’m sharing a humorous sad-but-true Rejection Bingo post created by Zachary Petit. http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/there-are-no-rules/rejection-letter-bingo?et_mid=607853&rid=3198389. This is one game I’d rather not win!
If you are a writer, you have to learn to deal with rejection. It is just part of the landscape. Here are two posts about rejection that might ease the sting. The first is by Darcy Pattison, an author who I appreciate for her honesty and insight. And, this post from Writer’s Digest’s Wendy Burt-Thomas may help… Read more »
Ancient Japanese Proverb:” Fall down seven times.Get up eight times.”C’mon. Get up.
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