No Means “No”

Or does no mean “almost yes”? Or “never in a million years”? Or “My other client has something similar”?

Often writers wonder what their rejection letter really means. I remember a time early in my career where I would spend days agonizing over the possibilities. Was my manuscript really awful? Was it great, but the timing was off? Was my manuscript even read? Maybe my manuscript is just fine, but my market/agent research was off?

Of course I’ve learned a lot since then and don’t waste as much time agonizing. However, we all have those days where we succumb to self-pity. Luckily for us, there’s a great blog called “Editorial Anonymous”. The down to earth humor always brings me out of my doldrums, and hopefully will for you, too.

Here is a link to a rather funny explanation of the phrase, “Not for me, thanks.” Take the time to read it - whether it’s a self-pity day or not, funny is just plain funny.

Editorial Anonymous - The Subtle Art Form of Rejections