As writers, we all know that rejection is a normal and (sometimes very) frequent part of submitting one’s work for publication. But it’s not always an easy obstacle to overcome, especially for new writers who are more inclined to become discouraged. In this guest blog post, author Michael Young offers suggestions on how to not… Continue Reading
It’s no secret that being a writer means dealing with rejection letters. Whether a “no thanks” can be chalked up to an editor’s personal taste or a submission that hit the wrong market at the wrong time, rejection is a rite of passage that we all experience. Here at Writer’s Relief, we’d like to help… Continue Reading
Many new or mid-level writers have received nasty or rude rejection letters. But when famous author rejection letters come to light, people laugh and say “What were those editors (or literary agents) thinking?” Many big names faced the same kind of adversity (and even hostility) in rejection letters that you may be facing now. Famous author rejection letters teach us a… Continue Reading
Rejection letter contest. Write a rejection letter and win a Writer’s Relief t-shirt! … Continue Reading
How To Interpret Rejection Letters From Literary Agents And Editors
How to interpret rejection letters from literary agents and editors of literary journals. Learn what the phrases in your rejection letters mean. See a list of common rejection letter phrases and expressions.… Continue Reading