Publishing Readiness Dysmorphia, Random Thoughts, Receiving feedback, Rejection, Writers Journey

Giving feedback and the pain of rejection

In addition to my writing, book reviewing and writers group activities, I review pieces of work for a couple of women who, for various reasons, are unable to join a writers group. One of them, a person new to the writing game, recently submitted a manuscript for a review with a private editing service. She… Continue reading Giving feedback and the pain of rejection

Books, Publications, Rejection, The Persian Bottle, Writers Journey

My first rejection

I've received my first rejection for "Pete and the Persian Bottle". This is my first rejection from a real commercial publisher! Ever!  Quite a milestone. I'm really feeling like I'm on the 'team' now.  No reason was provided, but that's to be expected in today's publishing world.  I have two other current submissions of the… Continue reading My first rejection