So - Do you or don't you save your rejections?
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
To save or not to save -that is the question
I save my rejections, but I know some writers who delete them or throw them away the minute the ugly "your just not right for me" is read. Why would I save something that marks concretely someone did not think my writing was good enough? I swear I'm not masochistic. I keep my rejections because I KNOW my writing is good, and someday these people who did not have enough foresight to see it will also know it. Then, I want to be able to go back and tell my kids look at this list guys. These people did not believe in me, but I believed in myself. Self belief and determination are two of the most important things you need to succeed as a writer. That and thick skin, the ability to stay up crazy hours, single mindedness and a passion for the story.
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Julie,
ReplyDeleteYou are right to believe in yourself. Your writing is fantastic and I love your stories.
Thanks, Samantha. I love your stories as well. I'd love to plug your stories. Can I have a little snippit for my next blog?
ReplyDeleteHey Julie,
ReplyDeleteI save all mine, some of them give me great feedback and others just remind me to try, try, try agian. Great Blog btw and you have a great attitude, it's the only way to be! Keep moving forward!