tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3527176080820870950.post6444277544130571776..comments2023-09-17T03:40:54.845-05:00Comments on Folksy Musin's: RejectionDebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05505898243894635217noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3527176080820870950.post-43441614891368851832009-10-07T21:04:55.986-05:002009-10-07T21:04:55.986-05:00Way to go! Don't give up. Keep sending! I t...Way to go! Don't give up. Keep sending! I think the writing is the easy part, the letter sending is the tough part. Did you buy a writers market guide? I did with my childrens book because about 18 years ago, I sent a childrens book out to the wrong publishers. I received the most encouraging rejections--how they loved it, showed it to their editor, but published school books.<br /><br />My birthday present to myself last year was to resubmit. I bought the children's book market and reviewed each publisher that looked like a good fit. I also prayed a lot--I don't mean that tongue-in-cheek. I did! I got a lot of rejections, then one that said "We love it. Cut it down, send it back and by the way send anything else you got." Then they got bought by a bigger publisher. They are just now getting back to reviewing those requests. <br /><br />Never give up on your dream!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3527176080820870950.post-43056574262726230892009-10-07T11:15:20.530-05:002009-10-07T11:15:20.530-05:00I know someone who is looking for a job. If you pa...I know someone who is looking for a job. If you pay my husband $3,000, he will tell you it's awesome.Kristina P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16144488639100871226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3527176080820870950.post-39550470313961350702009-10-07T11:12:30.532-05:002009-10-07T11:12:30.532-05:00I, as the mother of genius, have been privileged t...I, as the mother of genius, have been privileged to hear a thorough description of the above book. It's great! I can't wait to read it! (And I'm not kidding, lying or babying!) Keep going, Deb. It's worth it!Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12896884127344955576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3527176080820870950.post-41954622828067177432009-10-07T10:04:52.535-05:002009-10-07T10:04:52.535-05:00Ohh, Ohh, I want to read it. I'm a really gre...Ohh, Ohh, I want to read it. I'm a really great liar and promise to wear sunglasses so you can't see the look in my eyes. Plus there's the 1,492 or something miles between us. <br /><br />I LOVE your writing I bet it's a great book. I'm already excited for the sequel.Boy Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05988991342641590147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3527176080820870950.post-27135464508878129732009-10-07T09:31:24.875-05:002009-10-07T09:31:24.875-05:00You could always post installments on your blog......You could always post installments on your blog...then as you gradually gain a HUGE following of people tuning in, some publisher's gonna be like, "I have to publish this for her!" and you'll be good to go:)Barbaloothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01541675474218507411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3527176080820870950.post-17346267940330435472009-10-07T09:28:03.629-05:002009-10-07T09:28:03.629-05:00You were brave enough to send it out in the firstp...You were brave enough to send it out in the firstplace! Awesome. I think you should post it chapter by chapter. Seriously. I'd love to read it. One more reason that you are one of my heros. Which is a big big compliment. Not even Orpah makes THAT list.The Domestic Flunkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11015196060833447164noreply@blogger.com