Posts Tagged rejection

Rejecting Rejection

Posted by LadyLadder in Linda, Rejection on February 27, 2013

I am the daughter of a Marine aviator.  I have two older brothers who were mean to me in the way older brothers are to younger sisters who want to tag along and do everything they do.   I began my career as a competitive athlete at age five. I have a tough skin. I spent […]

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You Stink!

Posted by wordimprovisor177 in Darlene, Rejection on February 19, 2013

What the editors wrote: Dear Susie WriterPerson: Thank you for submitting your short story, “Whatever” to Big Fancy Literary Review. We appreciate the opportunity to read it. Unfortunately, the piece is not for us. Good luck placing it elsewhere. Best Regards, The Editors What the writer reads: Dear Sucky WriterPerson: Thanks for submitting your crappy […]

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When The Internet Attacks

Posted by jarviswrites in Jennie, Rejection on February 6, 2013

By Jennie Jarvis From my first days of wanting to pursue a career in the arts, I knew that criticism and rejection were just a part of the game. So, I never had that moment where receiving some kind of criticism on my work made me want to give up doing what I do. It’s […]

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