How do you keep your enthusiasm up about writing after receiving a harsh rejection letter? Yesterday, I sent off my finished manuscript again along with an updated query letter and synopsis. Almost immediately one of the publishing companies sent me a rejection that said "right from the beginning, it didn't capture my interest". Harsh! Talk about telling me it sucks right away. So here's the thing, does it really suck? Am I deluding myself that I can become a published writer? Maybe I am one of those people who really enjoys doing it but doesn't have the special talent that gets noticed. There are a lot of them out there. Just think about guys that play baseball, there are a lot of good players out there but only the GREAT ones get drafted to the major league teams.
I think that I will do some extra cleaning of the house today. I have let writing become my first priority lately and the house has really suffered for it.
Peace Out,
MRD
Clean and recharge. It's one editor's opinion. This business can be harsh, but when you finally get that contract all the bad will seem okay. It's worth the fight. A published author is a writer who never gave up!
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