tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post5145085833434095065..comments2023-10-24T05:53:13.006-05:00Comments on Something She Wrote: RejectionJanna Leadbetterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-74347811904895523242008-07-07T20:23:00.000-05:002008-07-07T20:23:00.000-05:00Well, dube, I just checked out your site, and it l...Well, dube, I just checked out your site, and it looks like you've had lots of success! Congrats, and here's to more. :)Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-18060697433975935312008-07-07T20:21:00.000-05:002008-07-07T20:21:00.000-05:00I hope things turn around for you, dube. And thank...I hope things turn around for you, dube. And thanks for stopping by!Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-85788446888571309232008-07-07T17:18:00.000-05:002008-07-07T17:18:00.000-05:00Rejections aren't fun! I've definitely gotten more...Rejections aren't fun! I've definitely gotten more than my fair share. :-P <BR/><BR/>Good attitude though!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-22803035536193522232008-07-06T15:09:00.000-05:002008-07-06T15:09:00.000-05:00Aaron, thanks so much for the words of wisdom.Same...Aaron, thanks so much for the words of wisdom.<BR/><BR/>Same goes to you, Terrie, and I'm so glad you've stopped by!Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-31333452226434631472008-07-06T15:05:00.000-05:002008-07-06T15:05:00.000-05:00Janna,I don't think any of us like to receive the ...Janna,<BR/><BR/>I don't think any of us like to receive the rejections. I've gotten them on agent query letters and on short story submissions but nothing will ever be published unless we send it out.<BR/><BR/>Keep on keepin' on. And mega luck to you.<BR/><BR/>TerrieTerrie Farley Moranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04980849018232866773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-77125400106706290792008-07-06T09:34:00.000-05:002008-07-06T09:34:00.000-05:00Janna, chalk it up to a learning experience. Thin...Janna, chalk it up to a learning experience. Things like this will happen and this will make you a better person in the long run. You will get that acceptance. Just hang in there!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-64535223275724647242008-07-05T10:12:00.000-05:002008-07-05T10:12:00.000-05:00You all are so sweet. Thanks for the understanding...You all are so sweet. Thanks for the understanding and encouraging words!<BR/><BR/>Jes - I know, <I>only</I> five. I'm holding off on more for a bit, because I'm told late summer is really slow in the lit world, what with conferences and vacations and such.<BR/><BR/>Mel - There's <I>always</I> a need for brownies!<BR/><BR/>Thanks, Patti. I think. ;)<BR/><BR/>Yes, yes. Let's call them negative Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-74856022809333378552008-07-05T02:24:00.000-05:002008-07-05T02:24:00.000-05:00Rejection is all part of the process and although ...Rejection is all part of the process and although I haven't received an agent rejection yet, I have received LOTS of rejections from magaazines, e-zines, newspapers, etc. so I know it's a bummer. ;-) <BR/><BR/>You have a beautiful attitude, Janna. Keep shining! <BR/><BR/>:-)<BR/>MicheleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-35910125417936096882008-07-04T22:41:00.000-05:002008-07-04T22:41:00.000-05:00Congratulations! I figure you aren't a real write...Congratulations! I figure you aren't a real writer till you've racked up a few rejections. You're on your way.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04600030574995481267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-40017254635858059692008-07-04T21:05:00.000-05:002008-07-04T21:05:00.000-05:00Can I just show the the loooooong list of rejectio...Can I just show the the loooooong list of rejections I've received for my short story that's still looking for a home? (The dogwalker story! No one loves it but me, apparently!) You can long into my account at Duotrope if you want to make yourself feel better. <BR/><BR/>Good luck with your other queries, and just keep plugging along!WendyCinNYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15548500219172368038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-59029812378798353572008-07-04T15:37:00.000-05:002008-07-04T15:37:00.000-05:00Keep plugging away. I'll be sending mine out this ...Keep plugging away. I'll be sending mine out this week so I'll be collecting my share of negative marketing reports as well. That sounds better than a rejection to my ears.Travis Erwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09420879160702098979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-13840911823909796812008-07-04T15:04:00.000-05:002008-07-04T15:04:00.000-05:00welcome to the club!welcome to the club!Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05716215892504806470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-82129730371741432572008-07-04T13:40:00.000-05:002008-07-04T13:40:00.000-05:00So no need for brownies just yet?Even though you s...So no need for brownies just yet?<BR/><BR/>Even though you sound like you're taking it well, I'm sorry. ((hugs))Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-5297893567100023452008-07-04T12:33:00.000-05:002008-07-04T12:33:00.000-05:00Yay! Your first rejection is out of the way. As fo...Yay! Your first rejection is out of the way. As for the time factor, I've gotten a rejection the same day I sent my query out, so a week, that's a long long time in this new world of intraweb. And five? Only five? You have a lot of work to do. Hang in there, honey. I have shrimp tacos and margaritas for you to keep your strempf up.Jeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17132548320549429332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-6160171584968796412008-07-04T10:12:00.000-05:002008-07-04T10:12:00.000-05:00Thanks so much for sharing your perspective, Rebec...Thanks so much for sharing your perspective, Rebecca, and I have to say I agree. ...I may not feel the same after several more rejections, but I hope to remain positive and focused.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again! Hope all is well for you. :)Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-11887690353204495722008-07-04T07:29:00.000-05:002008-07-04T07:29:00.000-05:00I love your positive and progressional attitude. R...I love your positive and progressional attitude. Rejection is a part of the process and it's a part of the learning involved in becoming a great writer.<BR/><BR/>I believe that the right agent will say yes. This agent that said no only said no to this book and the door is still open for future books so don't feel like she has rejected you. Writers grown and I believe agents withhold judgement (Rebecca Laffar-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18085299881243825229noreply@blogger.com