tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post8051663989561325237..comments2023-10-20T04:44:55.665-05:00Comments on Ink in the Book: My First Official Rejection LetterInk in the Bookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03117718811407968345noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-18464206278304408592012-09-14T04:52:38.973-05:002012-09-14T04:52:38.973-05:00WOW I really love that rejection you've gotten...WOW I really love that rejection you've gotten. Anything better than just a form letter is fantastic, at least they have truly done an effort in seeing if your work worked :)Sylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05519691494230856599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-62271684144961731422012-09-10T07:36:22.710-05:002012-09-10T07:36:22.710-05:00Wow that sounds like one great rejection letter. I...Wow that sounds like one great rejection letter. If I get lots of rejections, I hope mine are like yours. ;-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-48275660216107913362012-09-09T22:35:09.168-05:002012-09-09T22:35:09.168-05:00We never like getting rejection letters, but perso...We never like getting rejection letters, but personal ones are super nice. They give us the feedback we so desperately desire. Glad you got some of that!<br /><br />This happened to me often for my YA Fantasy. Lots of requests, all ending in 'this is a great story, with great writing but I just have difficulty selling Fantasy'.<br /><br />So keep at it! It will happen :)Kelley Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06373650788799372118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-65792544119157668222012-09-09T20:45:12.919-05:002012-09-09T20:45:12.919-05:00I know just how you feel! I've only had one re...I know just how you feel! I've only had one rejection (because I've only ever submitted one sample, upon request), and it was a lovely rejection. Part of me was sad, but another part was completely thrilled by the amazing compliments this huge literary agent gave me in said rejection. So I can totally relate.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-5473130358495117802012-09-09T20:33:03.688-05:002012-09-09T20:33:03.688-05:00Wow, that's a great rejection letter. :) It so...Wow, that's a great rejection letter. :) It sounds like you are off to a fantastic start to your querying.KM Nallehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714392426676743868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-59523780189601658982012-09-09T18:12:38.380-05:002012-09-09T18:12:38.380-05:00That's an amazing rejection. All my rejections...That's an amazing rejection. All my rejections were of the extremely discouraging 'dear author' variety. It's a huge thing for an agent to feel strongly enough about your work that she's willing to take the time to give that encouragement. Let that positivity carry you forward, because it's NO SMALL THING!Alex Villasantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17109677049281615295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-56219729356849659242012-09-09T13:30:22.940-05:002012-09-09T13:30:22.940-05:00Congrats on such a personal rejection letter!
I ...Congrats on such a personal rejection letter! <br /><br />I look at each rejection as one step closer to publication...but a *personalized* letter is like a giant leap :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-46121920954084595732012-09-09T12:17:40.545-05:002012-09-09T12:17:40.545-05:00This is very strange for me, since, about one hour...This is very strange for me, since, about one hour ago, I published on my blog a post about rejections...It's almost serendipitous to run into your post. Anyway..considering Agatha Christie was rejected by 14 publishers til she finally met someone interested...you have nothing to worry about. Keep submitting...:) Good luck.unikornahttp://unikorna.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-24108370175200559962012-09-09T11:41:19.807-05:002012-09-09T11:41:19.807-05:00I'm sorry she passed on your book, but for a r...I'm sorry she passed on your book, but for a rejection, that's a super cool one. Glad you got some good feedback; it not only lessens the sting of the "no" but encourages you to press on. :-)<br /><a href="http://minalobo.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Some Dark Romantic</a>Mina Lobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173895884776280826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-80222556895328662762012-09-09T07:58:59.162-05:002012-09-09T07:58:59.162-05:00Super cool! I'd frame it if I were you. Seriou...Super cool! I'd frame it if I were you. Seriously!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02691497935668743387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-58158679863941518372012-09-09T02:13:34.309-05:002012-09-09T02:13:34.309-05:00Wow. You are very fortunate to have received perso...Wow. You are very fortunate to have received personalized feedback -- it's pretty rare! Sounds like you have a winning query! Stop by my blog sometime and say "hi" :0)<br /><br />http://oregongirlabroad.blogspot.comCheryl Koevoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10329352060831213854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-34470815645211689222012-09-09T02:12:22.868-05:002012-09-09T02:12:22.868-05:00OOh! That is an encouraging sign. To help more, we...OOh! That is an encouraging sign. To help more, we are hosting a pitch contest over on http://pineapplelightning.blogspot.in/. Please do enter!<br /><br />Utsavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03433651206976393579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-11312313860469176472012-09-08T23:07:18.480-05:002012-09-08T23:07:18.480-05:00Just posted my TAG! YOU'RE IT! on my blog, and...Just posted my TAG! YOU'RE IT! on my blog, and I've tagged you.<br /><br />http://yolandarenee.blogspot.com<br /><br />Have fun!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-65466356968740515642012-09-08T21:33:14.353-05:002012-09-08T21:33:14.353-05:00As someone already posted, AWESOME! Great attitude...As someone already posted, AWESOME! Great attitude, and so much detail, that is such a positive response.<br />Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-32239505463364141752012-09-08T15:53:13.372-05:002012-09-08T15:53:13.372-05:00This is WONDERFUL!!! I hope this gives you lots of...This is WONDERFUL!!! I hope this gives you lots of encouragement!! I feel like congrats are in order. ;)Kimberly Gabrielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05588782441929008886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-17500561799235098132012-09-08T14:51:24.649-05:002012-09-08T14:51:24.649-05:00It sounds like you got a truly awesome rejection l...It sounds like you got a truly awesome rejection letter!Jess Schirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930756756945812094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-66272763110628105042012-09-08T13:57:17.726-05:002012-09-08T13:57:17.726-05:00That is a great first rejection! I actually kept ...That is a great first rejection! I actually kept my first rejection because someday I will look back at it and see how far I've come. And my first rejection was not even addressed to me by name, not helpful at all. It's awesome she still really liked your story and characters! :)Krista McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09230770035490273428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-68995963216884603482012-09-08T13:16:12.132-05:002012-09-08T13:16:12.132-05:00I always love nice rejection letters rather than f...I always love nice rejection letters rather than form rejections. They reinstate why I'm in the agent game. Thanks for sharing your story :)Lynn(e) Schmidthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111991752818662608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-66258294395786937142012-09-08T08:10:44.883-05:002012-09-08T08:10:44.883-05:00This might sound weird, but congratulations with t...This might sound weird, but congratulations with the first rejection letter. It took me about 30 or 40 rejections letters to get such a nice rejection letter, so well done. Keep sending your queries, you are off to a great start. Good Luck with the rest of your process.Murees Dupèhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11781339206465690961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-65018666642434499212012-09-08T06:38:40.639-05:002012-09-08T06:38:40.639-05:00That's a GREAT first rejection - really, I kno...That's a GREAT first rejection - really, I know , I've had lots. Alright to cheer you up (if you need it) I tagged you in the GUTGAA TAG YOU'RE IT! Game. Go to my blog for details, I couldn't figure out how to reach you other than commenting on this post... I couldn't even find your whole name.<br />http://rhiannwynnnolet.blogspot.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10128802549435853330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-8535139772412192232012-09-08T00:51:43.906-05:002012-09-08T00:51:43.906-05:00Sweet! All the rejections I've gotten so far w...Sweet! All the rejections I've gotten so far were form rejections. Sounds like yours is better!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12255542706153393206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-66530613644078031872012-09-07T22:43:22.596-05:002012-09-07T22:43:22.596-05:00Wow. that's an awesome rejection. Very promisi...Wow. that's an awesome rejection. Very promising. I've done the rejection rounds and let me assure you that most of them aren't that personal, so the agent must have liked your work to take the time to do that instead of just sending a form rejection. Maybe she was just too busy to take a new project on, or had something similar already, etc...Keep going though. It sounds like you're definitely on the write path. I'm a new follower btw. I found you through the GUTGAA bloghop. I'd love it if you could come visit me. My blog is brand spanking new and in somewhat desperate need of followers. It's www.onemagicbeanbuyer.blogspot.com Good luck with GUTGAA and great blog!Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04070551912944266954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-60814707224579365022012-09-07T22:21:19.391-05:002012-09-07T22:21:19.391-05:00Hello there! What positive feedback you got. Nex...Hello there! What positive feedback you got. Next time, publication!! I learned about you on Jennifer Young's blog, Children's Writer. Nice to meet you. Much success!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11391527903431779238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-907142608427611632012-09-07T20:49:06.729-05:002012-09-07T20:49:06.729-05:00Good luck with your query, that does sound encoura...Good luck with your query, that does sound encouraging!Charmaine Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18059559142070140041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-43429253192192342032012-09-07T19:32:10.763-05:002012-09-07T19:32:10.763-05:00Oh, so sorry to hear about the rejection, but I wo...Oh, so sorry to hear about the rejection, but I would share your same optimism. The fact that you got feedback seems to be a positive step as there are so many that come back and are definitely form rejections. My latest rejection was similar in that it said the story was cute, but not for that agent. That was more feedback than I had received from any previous rejections, and either way I figure that if I at least have the rejection, I can move on. Oh boy, I'm Friday night babbling. Anyway- keep going and keep up that fabulous positive attitude. :)Tracy MacDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03615611919340469444noreply@blogger.com