tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post7148137149793742883..comments2024-03-28T18:09:43.267-06:00Comments on The Warrior Muse: IWSG - Rejection, Rejection, Rejection & LinksShannon Lawrencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-42122120822928481912014-08-15T12:52:10.747-06:002014-08-15T12:52:10.747-06:00Henry Rollins said, "We all learn lessons in ...Henry Rollins said, "We all learn lessons in life. Some stick, some don't. I have always learned more from rejection and failure than from acceptance and success." I tend to agree Shannone.Maurice Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338165486757095191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-27695402822224283862014-08-14T00:20:50.641-06:002014-08-14T00:20:50.641-06:00Madeline, that's true! I keep going, because e...Madeline, that's true! I keep going, because eventually it will be an acceptance.<br /><br />Emma, thanks!<br /><br />Alex, I'm trying!<br /><br />Jenna, I like that thought! I did hit a nice acceptance cycle for a little while, and now the void, so it will come back around. Good luck with Good Catch!<br /><br />T. Drecker, sure feels like that's all there is sometimes, but I just need to keep working and improving. Good luck with Eldritch Press!<br /><br />Pete, nice to have avoided the rejection portion of the biz, but sounds like you've had an uphill battle elsewhere. Hopefully you can switch to a different publisher who helps out.<br /><br />Susan, I'm sure it doesn't! Good luck to you on your subs.<br /><br />Julie, thanks!<br /><br />Mary, good luck with the steampunk story!<br /><br />Lara, thank you!<br /><br />Terri, love the quote!<br /><br />Murees, that one yes will definitely trump all the noes.<br /><br />Andrew, of course! But this is a path I want to take and try for now.<br /><br />Nikki, it will take me awhile to hit 60. Continued good luck with your path!<br /><br />Robin, I'm there on my first ms. Took a break over summer to focus on short stories, but kids are going back to school next week and I can buckle back down again.<br /><br />Dianne, rejection as a parasite is a good comparison. It really does suck the energy right out of me, but then the hope fills back in. <br /><br />Rachel, your mom sounds like a smart lady. Thanks for passing along her knowledge!<br /><br />Donna, yes you do! Join me in the Land of Rejection (and then Acceptance)!<br /><br />Lee, I can't believe it's here already, either. I always get stuck on thinking school should start in September, after Labor Day. Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-67714218402685429002014-08-10T16:23:55.210-06:002014-08-10T16:23:55.210-06:00Your numbers say you're a hard working writer....Your numbers say you're a hard working writer. Here's to back to school. I can't believe it's here already.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-18258071016793342792014-08-06T23:26:39.318-06:002014-08-06T23:26:39.318-06:00Dang, I need to get submitting so I can get some r...Dang, I need to get submitting so I can get some rejections :)dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-60631197172885568572014-08-06T18:24:16.204-06:002014-08-06T18:24:16.204-06:00It's only a matter of time before somebody see...It's only a matter of time before somebody sees what you have. My mom once told me, "It doesn't always matter how talented you are. Sometimes, they're just looking for a different talent. It doesn't mean that you're any less talented than they are or even that they liked the other person more. It justs means that you haven't found what suits you yet."Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07507642753163503531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-82354557869687931462014-08-06T17:12:28.351-06:002014-08-06T17:12:28.351-06:00Rejection is a real parasite. It can suck you dry ...Rejection is a real parasite. It can suck you dry if you let it. Unfortunately, in this business, you get rejected more than accepted even after you acquire an agent or a book deal. That's what I'm learning. I'm getting a little better at picking myself up after I'm knocked down without lying on the ground in a sad heap too long!Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-23766997742561883582014-08-06T16:25:03.847-06:002014-08-06T16:25:03.847-06:00I feel like I am FOREVER away from being ready to ...I feel like I am FOREVER away from being ready to submit my WiP to anyone. It was a very real accomplishment to finish the rough draft, then edit it to a place where I liked it a little. And now I read it, revise, but think... some of this is FANTASTIC. Now, I just need to peel away the less than fantastic.<br /><br />All that said... hang in there! When the right fit comes along... kaboom!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-84196795672486072082014-08-06T14:19:11.043-06:002014-08-06T14:19:11.043-06:00Good post, Shannon--great idea! I got 60 rejection...Good post, Shannon--great idea! I got 60 rejections before I decided to go it alone..just sayin...nikki broadwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07747409519592210649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-73548482705818793642014-08-06T13:58:36.661-06:002014-08-06T13:58:36.661-06:00There are ways around the rejections...There are ways around the rejections...Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-8617231320425020742014-08-06T13:56:26.247-06:002014-08-06T13:56:26.247-06:00Don't be discouraged. It just takes one yes to...Don't be discouraged. It just takes one yes to make your dream come true. You can do it!Murees Dupèhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11781339206465690961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-46777691013019274932014-08-06T11:55:37.371-06:002014-08-06T11:55:37.371-06:00Rejections suck. Big time. Opened letter after let...Rejections suck. Big time. Opened letter after letter, then email after email for YEARS before finally getting a flash piece into an ezine.<br /><br />Keep at it!!<br /><br />"There's an English word for a beginning writer who never gives up. Published." - J. KonrathAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14701924930702018352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-58673067736185359732014-08-06T11:33:27.484-06:002014-08-06T11:33:27.484-06:00Keeping my fingers crossed for you!Keeping my fingers crossed for you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-155678163209816962014-08-06T11:11:40.516-06:002014-08-06T11:11:40.516-06:00I started a story for the steampunk. Hope I can fi...I started a story for the steampunk. Hope I can finish it and do it justice.<br /><br />Keep at it. This is not an easy business.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-36990209118208108692014-08-06T10:58:59.761-06:002014-08-06T10:58:59.761-06:00Fingers crossed those acceptances start coming in ...Fingers crossed those acceptances start coming in soon. :)Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-67134824420968142922014-08-06T09:19:09.608-06:002014-08-06T09:19:09.608-06:00I have two books out on submission and that fear o...I have two books out on submission and that fear or rejection never goes away.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-680680311811387542014-08-06T09:12:13.002-06:002014-08-06T09:12:13.002-06:00Oddly enough, I have never been rejected. My 1st ...Oddly enough, I have never been rejected. My 1st book went right to the publisher, who was then clamoring for the 2nd. But.....this does not mean I took a quick trip to paradise. Publisher isn't doing anything to market book 1. I did virtually all, and am a stopping point. It was there I got rejections from radio and newspaper outlets. Book 2 has been done for 2 months and is sitting with my publisher as we battle over a cover design. I liked the 1st one very well. He didn't. So, the point is, getting published simply isn't the end of the line. It is, however, nice to be a 'published author.'<br /><br />Pete Klismet, author "FBI Diary: Profiles of Evil" and "FBI Animal House" - the latter of which 'should be' out soon! "FBI Diary: Home Grown Terror" is nearly done. Guess what. I have another publisher who'se seen the 1st book and wants the 3rd one. For the neophyte writer, this is a very confusing business!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791567943407724984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-2091138000457051542014-08-06T09:01:03.124-06:002014-08-06T09:01:03.124-06:00It gets to the point that one wonders if there'...It gets to the point that one wonders if there's anything but rejections out there. But hold on. The acceptance will come when the time is right. I never kept count of all the rejections/stats simply because receiving them is depressing enough. <br />Thanks for the listings. The Eldritch Press thing looks interesting.Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-4752809493750337602014-08-06T09:00:54.429-06:002014-08-06T09:00:54.429-06:00It gets to the point that one wonders if there'...It gets to the point that one wonders if there's anything but rejections out there. But hold on. The acceptance will come when the time is right. I never kept count of all the rejections/stats simply because receiving them is depressing enough. <br />Thanks for the listings. The Eldritch Press thing looks interesting.Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-17250668447300699842014-08-06T08:38:06.801-06:002014-08-06T08:38:06.801-06:00Life seems to go in phases. You'll hit the acc...Life seems to go in phases. You'll hit the acceptance cycle soon! Thanks for the links - I'm particularly interested in Good Catch Publishing. Thanks!JennaQuentinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794730025120308897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-78248390085026196802014-08-06T08:31:36.783-06:002014-08-06T08:31:36.783-06:00Keep at it! You're one step closer to an accep...Keep at it! You're one step closer to an acceptance.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-24303670150113871032014-08-06T07:43:09.851-06:002014-08-06T07:43:09.851-06:00Sorry to hear about the rejections. Hope you get s...Sorry to hear about the rejections. Hope you get some good news soon! :)ELAdamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11390894357209056149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-55769632664704686462014-08-06T07:37:14.265-06:002014-08-06T07:37:14.265-06:00The fact that you're getting rejections means ...The fact that you're getting rejections means you're sending your stories out into the world and that is HUGE. Think about how many people never even take that chance.... <br /><br />Madeline @ <a href="http://MadelineMora-Summonte.com/" rel="nofollow">The Shellshank Redemption</a><br /> Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.com