tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7779997262227613456.post8972967768932945343..comments2024-03-23T02:57:31.362-07:00Comments on Authors, Kai Strand & LA Dragoni: When No Means No - A Guide To RejectionsKai Strand, Authorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10012304963642303041noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7779997262227613456.post-23776872016315493882012-07-30T18:56:17.519-07:002012-07-30T18:56:17.519-07:00I think you have to remember that each editor/agen...I think you have to remember that each editor/agent has different tastes. One may not like it, but someone out their might. We just have to find the right one. So we keep trying. It is nice to have personal note along with the "no thank." One wall in my writing room has these notes taped on it, as a reminder that the story almost made it and there is hope.<br /><br />Sure would hate to get one like this sample. :)Beverly Stowe McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176195451841801819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7779997262227613456.post-27812226115522237272012-07-24T19:34:54.143-07:002012-07-24T19:34:54.143-07:00I do understand. When you're applying for a jo...I do understand. When you're applying for a job you don't expect to get a call/email if they aren't interested, "We got your resume, but feel you lack the appropriate experience in coffee making." <br /><br />That said, it REALLY is nice to get a personal rejection. Even if it is still a no in the end.Kai Strand, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10012304963642303041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7779997262227613456.post-2042778796987591082012-07-24T15:32:12.318-07:002012-07-24T15:32:12.318-07:00If they'd only tell why it's rejected -- w...If they'd only tell why it's rejected -- what you could change or improve for next submission. Why not encourage and help instead of the No?penelope anne colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10087853387860094995noreply@blogger.com