tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588615702418970620.post5898519115133855318..comments2023-10-25T03:46:35.618-07:00Comments on A. R. Norris: Theresa Stillwagon on RejectionsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03447874650659057352noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588615702418970620.post-65484982784579269382011-03-02T10:50:01.226-08:002011-03-02T10:50:01.226-08:00Your (quote):"Then I'd realized something...Your (quote):"Then I'd realized something important–I love writing. I could no more stop writing than stop breathing. It’s in my blood, in my heart and soul. I need to write." says it ALL, Theresa, and well said!!<br /><br />So enjoyed your encouraging post.<br /><br />Hugs, Kari Thomas<br />www.authorkari.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588615702418970620.post-57249254721556610152011-03-02T10:37:56.487-08:002011-03-02T10:37:56.487-08:00I've been told many times publication does not...I've been told many times publication does not really validate you as a writer and I know that, but a rejection still hurts. Love how you preserved and am inspired by it!jude urbanskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08486408195077165396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588615702418970620.post-62326739450358785502011-03-02T06:34:13.153-08:002011-03-02T06:34:13.153-08:00Wonderful post. A rejection letter is crushing and...Wonderful post. A rejection letter is crushing and I've had my share. I'm glad you didn't give up. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing. :)Karen Michelle Nutthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083893569523248900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588615702418970620.post-52207872075693425822011-03-02T06:03:45.536-08:002011-03-02T06:03:45.536-08:00Oh that first rejection! And the next and the nex...Oh that first rejection! And the next and the next. I was crushed! And then suddenly a publisher wants to read a little more. The excitement builds - and then more rejection. But a stubborn person, I forged on and, finally, an editor wanted the whole story - and then the contract. Hang in there. Eventually you'll find a perfect fit.P.L. Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266607796347848772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588615702418970620.post-10066955926864818202011-03-01T13:31:27.142-08:002011-03-01T13:31:27.142-08:00Theresa! Thank you so much for coming by today! SO...Theresa! Thank you so much for coming by today! SOrry I didn't reply earlier...computer issues. <br /><br />I agree all, very inspiring and encouraging.<br /><br />@ Susan - Oh boy! What a journey you've gone through, but sounds like the end will be worth while. Keep us all posted! <br /><br />And I agree just keep writing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03447874650659057352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588615702418970620.post-28564939130312729922011-03-01T11:36:48.453-08:002011-03-01T11:36:48.453-08:00Great post, Theresa! I loved the way you reminded ...Great post, Theresa! I loved the way you reminded us to write for the joy of it.<br /><br />Thanks for the encouragement~JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15344369828025784812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588615702418970620.post-5533897662651403342011-03-01T11:15:51.794-08:002011-03-01T11:15:51.794-08:00Teresa, I've had many, many rejections both be...Teresa, I've had many, many rejections both before and after finally being published. My last one was from my editor on a new novel I'd resubmitted to her after she rejected it once and sent me a revision request. I worked long and hard on it, then resubmitted, hoping for the best, but got another rejection with yet another revision request. But this is an editor I worked with on other books and she really improved my stories and writing, so I revised again and it's now in her ball-court again. Still hoping for the best and still writing other stories. <br /><br />I did just get a couple of contracts for short stories, so that always helps, and I'm working on a couple of novellas and more shorts. I think the idea is to just keep writing and submitting. What else can you do?Susan Macateehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588615702418970620.post-76441295288846747932011-03-01T11:12:49.066-08:002011-03-01T11:12:49.066-08:00Good for you, Theresa! Way to stick with it. I don...Good for you, Theresa! Way to stick with it. I don't mind constructive rejections so much. Everyone has different tastes, after all. What I find really frustrating is the rejections from agents and editors based on a query only. I can't help thinking, if only they'd actually read my book!!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588615702418970620.post-57085096972710658382011-03-01T10:22:09.132-08:002011-03-01T10:22:09.132-08:00Thanks, Amber for allowing me to rant today.
And J...Thanks, Amber for allowing me to rant today.<br />And Jillian, I'm glad I persevered to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588615702418970620.post-86327027054143517762011-03-01T09:10:20.725-08:002011-03-01T09:10:20.725-08:00Very inspiring post, Teresa. I think it's wond...Very inspiring post, Teresa. I think it's wonderful that you persevered. Way to go!Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08153037458860004412noreply@blogger.com