tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post7777043089269593596..comments2024-03-29T03:28:22.296-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: REJECTION_IWSG EntryRoland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-87665520810818108962016-01-07T11:35:36.129-06:002016-01-07T11:35:36.129-06:00I think the bears pick us! Fist fights with those ...I think the bears pick us! Fist fights with those critters and editors are no fun!! ;-)<br /><br />Thanks for the kind words.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-6083056474411699462016-01-07T11:13:21.560-06:002016-01-07T11:13:21.560-06:00Beautifully written as always, Roland. There are s...Beautifully written as always, Roland. There are so many reasons an agent or editor may reject a piece of writing that there's no point asking, "Why?" <br /><br />Unless they've told us. If so, that information is worth its weight in gold.<br /><br />Good luck in 2016! Let's go out there and fight some more bears.J.H. Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045467689291025137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-30626604900411754502016-01-07T10:57:11.407-06:002016-01-07T10:57:11.407-06:00Jennie, I thought I'd end with a smile. Reject...Jennie, I thought I'd end with a smile. Rejection sure is no fun but there are seriously more grim things that can happen to us, right?Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-84908237420361521732016-01-07T10:34:11.159-06:002016-01-07T10:34:11.159-06:00Haha, you're last line made me laugh. Rejectio...Haha, you're last line made me laugh. Rejection sucks, but you're right on all counts!Jennie Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17331827076858223497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-19814100653678186682016-01-06T22:09:52.633-06:002016-01-06T22:09:52.633-06:00Emily Dickinson was never appreciated in her day. ...Emily Dickinson was never appreciated in her day. She had to die before the world took notice.<br /><br />I'd rather not take that route!!<br /><br />Yes, my stories are probably not for MOST people. :-)<br /><br />Have a great 2016!!Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-30827322728603752892016-01-06T22:07:46.213-06:002016-01-06T22:07:46.213-06:00Alexia, I wish you luck with those subs. Yes, the ...Alexia, I wish you luck with those subs. Yes, the Third World would give their right hand to have rejection be their worst problem!Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-35365215342227556822016-01-06T22:06:19.891-06:002016-01-06T22:06:19.891-06:00Lack of sales. I hear you on that one, too! We jus...Lack of sales. I hear you on that one, too! We just have to keep moving forward -- a moving target is harder to hit!! :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-88663101769374419142016-01-06T21:12:02.240-06:002016-01-06T21:12:02.240-06:00Sometimes good authors do get rejections from the ...Sometimes good authors do get rejections from the industry professionals. Rejection is hard to swallow for anyone, especially those who know their writings are excellent. A part of the process however. Unless you are self published, then you always get the joy of seeing your works out there for consumers to enjoy. Still, some stories are not for everyone, regardless of how well written they are, or who our friends are.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-42904061669102720852016-01-06T19:23:42.039-06:002016-01-06T19:23:42.039-06:00My agent and I are on sub now, so very fitting top...My agent and I are on sub now, so very fitting topic! We've gotten some rejections, but 2/3 we're still waiting to hear from. And you're right: #FirstWorldProblems. Fingers crossed!alexiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07122487552931794871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-46151183968597437522016-01-06T16:48:47.410-06:002016-01-06T16:48:47.410-06:00Haha! I like you, too, Roland. Someday I'm goi...Haha! I like you, too, Roland. Someday I'm going to submit to a publishing house so I can be officially rejected. LOL. Since I self publish I've never dealt with rejection, except through lack of sales. So yeah, rejection hurts. I'm just going to keep going forward though. Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-38942713108701913562016-01-06T11:37:29.852-06:002016-01-06T11:37:29.852-06:00Yes, L.G. But in a way it is personal, for we see...Yes, L.G. But in a way it is personal, for we see it as an indication if we will ever be accepted. Yes, keep on going so that our work exists for someone to notice. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-55657363423441785192016-01-06T11:35:59.694-06:002016-01-06T11:35:59.694-06:00We just have to try to keep on improving, keep on ...We just have to try to keep on improving, keep on writing so that our work will be out there to be noticed by that crucial editor or agent.<br /><br />You know I just checked, and I have written 2,469 posts. And still unrecognized. Me and Emily Dickinson! :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-91653135262306785482016-01-06T11:35:42.738-06:002016-01-06T11:35:42.738-06:00Rejection is something all writers face, and it ca...Rejection is something all writers face, and it can be hard to remember that it isn't personal. All we can do is keep going.L.G. Keltnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07624902347418621283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-49042866190431693462016-01-06T11:17:33.829-06:002016-01-06T11:17:33.829-06:00Not every story I read resonates with me, so I hav...Not every story I read resonates with me, so I have to realize that a lot people aren't going to enjoy what I create. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-33761558693349868172016-01-06T10:00:52.109-06:002016-01-06T10:00:52.109-06:00That is exactly the same way I deal with rejection...That is exactly the same way I deal with rejection as well! If we stop trying, then we have, in fact, rejected ourselves! How silly is that, right? Best of luck in 2016 for us both. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-23786344893237748232016-01-06T05:04:23.741-06:002016-01-06T05:04:23.741-06:00It takes time to learn that rejection isn't pe...It takes time to learn that rejection isn't personal (unless it's from someone you want to sleep with) and just the way the writing business goes. My coping mechanism is sending out a story the same day I get a rejection slip. This way I haven't been rejected, I'm under consideration!Sean McLachlanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09778503397743759469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-81780712260334999922016-01-05T12:39:43.504-06:002016-01-05T12:39:43.504-06:00Wise thinking: keep shooting at more targets -- th...Wise thinking: keep shooting at more targets -- that way when we miss a few, we are busily improving our aim! Happy January. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-31473825805761839842016-01-05T11:32:27.388-06:002016-01-05T11:32:27.388-06:00Hi Roland - rejection is sad ... but so many go th...Hi Roland - rejection is sad ... but so many go through it - it's being busy, so another rejection is just that ... a minor event in the scheme of things.<br /><br />Our time will come ... it will! Cheers - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-24876211960994921412016-01-05T10:44:32.374-06:002016-01-05T10:44:32.374-06:00I think seeing both Jesus standing by the throne o...I think seeing both Jesus standing by the throne of the Most High might make them a believer! :-)<br /><br />You're right: timing is crucial! Would an unknown Thomas Wolfe or Fyoder Dostoevsky be bought by publishers today?<br /><br />Happy New Year!Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-58389308782859043772016-01-05T10:40:31.089-06:002016-01-05T10:40:31.089-06:00Many times it really is that other person be it ed...Many times it really is that other person be it editor, judge, or reader. Thanks for visiting this weary blood courier. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-905472566282305132016-01-05T06:45:04.210-06:002016-01-05T06:45:04.210-06:00Unless the editor was a total non-believer, she...Unless the editor was a total non-believer, she'd accept a story from Jesus!<br />There are also reasons for rejections that have nothing to do with your story. An editor having a bad day and just trying to clear out his inbox for example. Good story and good timing will net you an acceptance.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-67852322036991030072016-01-05T01:40:58.727-06:002016-01-05T01:40:58.727-06:00Eternal damnation is a big deal; that caught me by...Eternal damnation is a big deal; that caught me by surprise. lol<br /><br />With writing, I have learned a new mindset. I've always been goal oriented and efficient. To write for no general purpose is a new way of thinking for me. What surprises me about my blog is what becomes popular and what is ignored.<br /> <br />So much in the world boils around what is going on with the other individual and not yourself. Good points made.Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.com