By C. J. Stegall-Evans
Writers pour their hearts into a project, and more often than not get rejection letters for leaving their blood on the page. If this has been your plight as a writer you are not alone. Some of the most famous writers have endured repeated rejections. It’s the price writer’s pay for wearing their hearts on their sleeves.
Dr. Seuss was rejected because his work was so unique. Rudyard Kipling was admonished for his use or lack thereof the English language. Behind every famous writer there are tons of rejection letters. Writing takes more than just talent it also requires sheer will and determination. In the writing world half the battle is not giving up. Writing is one of those strange professions in that initially few if anyone believes in you, but after you have made it everyone goes on about how you were always a literary genius.
Therefore if you have been rejected you may be very well on your way to greatness. You are now in the company of elite writers. The first few rejections may send you to your bed to hide under the covers but after that pick yourself up, brush yourself off, and go back to your computer. There’s no crying in writing; well actually there is but write ten pages first. By that time you will forgotten that you are feeling sad and dejected.
Hold you head high; rejection is a rite of passage for writers. The more rejection letters you receive the closer you get to finding the right publisher. Remember there are real people reading your writing and finding the right person who will appreciate your gift may take a bit of time and effort. I have included several websites pertaining to writer rejection, by all means read a bit then go write. Have an outstanding day; isn’t it great to be a writer?
http://susiesmith13.tripod.com/id12.html
http://www.writersservices.com/mag/m_rejection.htm
http://www.literaryrejectionsondisplay.blogspot.com/
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