If you are a writer who regularly submits pieces to various publications, do you still get that giddy, promising feeling every time you send something out, regardless of the stack of rejection notices from past submissions with which you could wallpaper a room? I must confess, I still do. What are your experiences and thoughts concerning this?
agilebrit
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I guess I'd have to be, wouldn't I? Otherwise, that poor short story that's got over twenty rejections would be languishing on my hard drive instead of getting shipped to the next market every time someone new says "No." I think we have to be persistent, rhino-skinned optimists who are also slightly delusional.
Anonymous
I haven't finished my series in order so send off anything. It's not ready yet in my eyes but I'm sure when it's finished, I'll get that "I'M GONNA BE A MILLIONAIRE" feeling. I'm still ready to be rejected in any case.
After so much research, I'm prepared for the worst.
TIP FOR THOSE READING AND ANSWERING THIS QUESTION: When sending off material, it is a good idea to "first" send a copy of your work to yourself so the post office has documentation of your work. Many authors do this to prevent fraud.
__ Just thought I'd point that out since this is a matter of publishing, I don't think people would be very happy if their materials were stolen.
=P
Anonymous
I do too. So far I've only send two short stories and got rejected, but deep down I know that one day I'll get publish. That's what keeps me going, I believe in the stories that I have to tell.
Good Luck!
timebomb
I'm not e regular, but the first rejection I get is going straight on my wall. The rest can go in a folder somewhere, but the first is very important. I guess you could call me an optimist.
LuthienT (retired)
Not really. After I send something out, I usually fight down anxiety tingles, not happy ones. So I guess I'm a pessimist. Heh.
LuthienX