So, I received another rejection slip…actually two. One from a publisher and an agent…sigh. I know that I am not alone in this situation, but it still tends to bring you down a bit.
I’ve read countless blogs, author facebook pages, etc. on how you need to pull up your boot straps and keep pressing on. I’m working on that thought process, but it’s so frustrating knowing there are sooo many authors out there and I sort of feel as though I’m lost in the masses.
I know these rejections slips will keep me moving toward my goal. I have to remember what’s behind the scenes of an agent or publisher when they read my query letter…that they actually read my query letter. That’s big. I know it doesn’t feel that way from the unfeeling response of “Thanks but no thanks”. But I guess I have to remember the big picture…because I’m receiving rejection slips means that I am sending out query letters, which means that I’m writing and taking that big step to put myself out there, which is huge.
How about any of you? What are your thoughts on rejections slips?
I must get back into my third book and continue writing. And I have to remember why I began writing in the first place…for me. I LOVE it and I. Must. Not. Stop. After all, I’ve received great reviews on the first book in my series…Sullivan’s Secret.
Okay, moving on, I feel better now.
Published on May 14, 2012 06:25