I am jumping into this club. First round of queries all rejections, though some are still out. Waiting until after the new year to send out the next batch. I'm trying to focus on the positive- an agent actually read the MS and said it was well-written, marketable, and she really enjoyed it. (YAY) BUT it wasn't her genre. (Sniff, sniff)
Anyway, all my rejections seem to be form- not right for them.
I am lucky enough to have a former editor in my acquaintance circle, so she has graciously offered to read it and give me an opinion.
So now I am using my time to focus on my other projects. (and forum lurking, online puzzles, updating my playlist, you know, productive stuff) And maybe tweak my query.
Oh, and there is wine involved- some coping methods are really effective.
But it is so hard not to take it all personally.
You guys remind me I am not alone.
We just have to keep doing what we love.
Anyway, all my rejections seem to be form- not right for them.
I am lucky enough to have a former editor in my acquaintance circle, so she has graciously offered to read it and give me an opinion.
So now I am using my time to focus on my other projects. (and forum lurking, online puzzles, updating my playlist, you know, productive stuff) And maybe tweak my query.
Oh, and there is wine involved- some coping methods are really effective.
But it is so hard not to take it all personally.
You guys remind me I am not alone.
We just have to keep doing what we love.