First Rejection

Congrats! Mine is framed by my computer where I write.

You should be very proud! Congrats! Oddly this is an exciting moment, it is the path everyone goes down. It means you are brave enough to actually send your stuff out there. Just keep going down the path, you'll get there!

Sure sorry that happened, Brainstorm, but I know you'll keep sending them out and get acceptances soon!

It's a badge of honour.

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Sorry Brainstorm, Keep submitting
hugs kimmi

brainstorm77 said:

Basically the standard rejection form with a note saying to work on technical elements, subject and grammar.

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Ah, heck. Don't let them disqualify you on a technicality--make them read far enough to dis your story!

Honestly, polish stuff before you send it out. Make it as technically perfect as possible, and you'll instantly get farther than the folks who send out error-ridden subs.

Best of luck in the future!

Keep going, Brainstorm. GOOD LUCK!

Sury

Congratulations! You're already well ahead of millions of people who write but never have the guts to put their work out there by submitting.

Onward, ever onward!

Wow, grammar? They read yours!

I got one that said, "Sorry I'm going to decline, I didn't feel your enthusiasm." So I wrote her another one full of crapy happiness and recieved the same letter again.

It'll be in a line of many as you said. Keep trying.

Keep sending those query letters out. Best of luck with your future queries. I'm sure it's only a matter of time before your work finds the right home.

This rejection is your first step on a path that leads to success. Keep trying and good luck!

First blood has been drawn.
Rub some dirt in it--forge on.
Battle scars are part of the race.
Don't believe it? Just look at my face.


Tri

So you got some feedback? Wow, that's great...chin up and go get'em, kiddo!

brainstorm77 said:

Well I received it today when to returned home from work.
Basically the standard rejection form with a note saying to work on technical elements, subject and grammar.
Oh well... its my first and i'm sure I will receive many more.

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At least you got some feedback rather than just a generic letter...Keep on, keepin on!

Comfort yourself that it didn't sound like they were chewing you out for having the nerve to submit to them in the first place, as my first rejection did.

That's too bad, but the good news is, you're officially one of us! You're a writer seeking publication with enough determination to submit. Hang in there, stay strong, and keep the queries going.