My First Rejection Letter

Yesterday morning, I received my first rejection letter from a literary agent. Was I disappointed? Or course, I was. But this agent took the time to read my proposal and that was exciting. I am so very grateful to this agent for offering a constructive critique of my work. It will only make me a better writer.

You see agents or editors don’t have to respond. And they don’t have to explain their reasons, but this agent did. She used some of her valuable minutes to tell me exactly why she would...