tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2642483803813231715.post1815716145336728949..comments2023-04-26T04:15:25.976-07:00Comments on One Writer's World: When No Means . . .Susan Oleksiwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02693057997469296068noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2642483803813231715.post-41073079566573092382015-12-02T13:26:19.976-08:002015-12-02T13:26:19.976-08:00Arrgh is right. That's a tough one, Bobbi, an ...Arrgh is right. That's a tough one, Bobbi, an acceptance withdrawn. But we keep going and sell the story somewhere else. Thanks for adding that variation on my theme.Susan Oleksiwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02693057997469296068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2642483803813231715.post-90407852312959807612015-12-02T13:21:57.948-08:002015-12-02T13:21:57.948-08:00Rejections are especially hard when the editor say...Rejections are especially hard when the editor says they love your story, but are waiting for more to come in--then you wait, and get the inevitable, "We had SO many to choose from." Arrgh.<br /><br />Good luck on your search for an agent!<br />Bobbi A. Chukran, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16678371925926783260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2642483803813231715.post-26201149619189880942015-12-02T12:08:33.624-08:002015-12-02T12:08:33.624-08:00That lesson is hard to learn, Jacquie, when all we...That lesson is hard to learn, Jacquie, when all we see is the words "no, not for us." But you're right. Rejections can be helpful in putting us on the right path. Thanks for commenting.Susan Oleksiwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02693057997469296068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2642483803813231715.post-45566460636460318522015-12-02T12:07:30.954-08:002015-12-02T12:07:30.954-08:00The comments often make me a better writer. And hu...The comments often make me a better writer. And hugs to you and Dick.Susan Oleksiwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02693057997469296068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2642483803813231715.post-92022366834629557882015-12-02T12:07:00.350-08:002015-12-02T12:07:00.350-08:00I keep them in a folder near at hand, just in case...I keep them in a folder near at hand, just in case I need to be reminded that I make my share of mistakes. But I don't want to look at them every day on the wall! Thanks for commenting.Susan Oleksiwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02693057997469296068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2642483803813231715.post-85021870412658267182015-12-02T11:37:12.532-08:002015-12-02T11:37:12.532-08:00To add to Kathleen's comment, I could have eas...To add to Kathleen's comment, I could have easily papered the interior of my whole house with rejections. I still get them, but there are enough acceptances to make it all worthwhile. Sometimes rejections are helpful in improving our work.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2642483803813231715.post-88918671853177262482015-12-02T11:31:29.080-08:002015-12-02T11:31:29.080-08:00So true Susan, so very true. Sometimes it takes m...So true Susan, so very true. Sometimes it takes more work for good reasons. love and holiday hugs to you, LynLyn G. Brakemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10320668538574666862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2642483803813231715.post-11611155708417930572015-12-02T11:23:30.985-08:002015-12-02T11:23:30.985-08:00At one time I considered papering my bathroom with...At one time I considered papering my bathroom with rejection letters.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15964712984479525970noreply@blogger.com