tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508369164614552428.post3449841840630299413..comments2023-06-07T09:25:06.125-04:00Comments on Footsteps of a Writer - Cher Green: RejectionCher Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15817089871390887197noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508369164614552428.post-22162555938276866902013-03-13T19:01:55.310-04:002013-03-13T19:01:55.310-04:00I believe it's the one thing that may separate...I believe it's the one thing that may separate aspiring writer from author - you can't give up.Cher Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15817089871390887197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508369164614552428.post-43134919208732439462013-03-12T10:06:56.027-04:002013-03-12T10:06:56.027-04:00I am glad you don't give up.I am glad you don't give up.MysteryKnitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18271259517378263976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508369164614552428.post-34087516181686145262010-04-16T22:17:07.807-04:002010-04-16T22:17:07.807-04:00Terry, thanks for the encouraging words. No plans ...Terry, thanks for the encouraging words. No plans for giving up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508369164614552428.post-28040105411827077192010-04-16T15:22:41.122-04:002010-04-16T15:22:41.122-04:00Review the story, and if it still looks good to yo...Review the story, and if it still looks good to you, send it out to another market. <br /><br />It's very competitive out there, trying to get short fiction accepted for publication. <br /><br />I've had some stories rejected 5 or so times before finding a home, so don't give up.Terry W. Ervin IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561009802388207515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508369164614552428.post-54592300610557081712010-04-15T21:49:13.554-04:002010-04-15T21:49:13.554-04:00Susanne, Thanks, I will.
A. R. I believe this is ...Susanne, Thanks, I will.<br /><br />A. R. I believe this is the first I've sent them. I have a chart to keep up with such things, but not looking at it right now.<br /><br />Lynn, Very true and I will eventually. It is one of my favorite stories and also my first actual complete story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508369164614552428.post-38019130071561893042010-04-15T18:53:32.203-04:002010-04-15T18:53:32.203-04:00There are so many editors out there, tastes can ru...There are so many editors out there, tastes can run so different. I'm sure you'll find a place for it.Lynn Andradehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441055605537386816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508369164614552428.post-11686984500400778452010-04-15T16:37:11.155-04:002010-04-15T16:37:11.155-04:00Shock Totem is very finicky. They've rejected ...Shock Totem is very finicky. They've rejected both stories I sent to them too. I'd try somewhere else.arbraunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10691442638251901380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508369164614552428.post-79294946537052909662010-04-15T11:24:46.274-04:002010-04-15T11:24:46.274-04:00Stay positive Cher. : )Stay positive Cher. : )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508369164614552428.post-34119158810219161862010-04-15T10:08:09.910-04:002010-04-15T10:08:09.910-04:00Aubrie, You are such a dear. This isn't the fi...Aubrie, You are such a dear. This isn't the first rejection for this story. So, you may determine that it is unpublishable. Course you may be able to give me some pointers.<br /><br />I've sent it to your email. I appreciate the help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508369164614552428.post-26602279927226415402010-04-15T09:06:49.926-04:002010-04-15T09:06:49.926-04:00They reject a lot of people. I see their rejection...They reject a lot of people. I see their rejections all the time on Duotrope. Don't worry, send it somewhere else! If you want me to read it and come up with other places that it will fit, I will :)Aubriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884036126491922530noreply@blogger.com