Advice for Writers: Part Five - Constructive Rejection

The best rejection letter is usually a personal one addressed to you, including the name of your story and specific comments about the plot, including what the editor liked and where they think could be improved. Are they rejecting your work in this example? Absolutely, but this time, you now have a lead to follow up on. Perhaps they think you need a faster pace, less or more description, longer chapters, a more exciting beginning or that one character in particular could be more fully...