tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post9045723990161843838..comments2024-03-28T14:11:02.991-04:00Comments on Still Writing: Guest Post: Crystal CheverieJ E Oneilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09780097298061829471noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post-11856017113018349002011-08-30T06:49:17.172-04:002011-08-30T06:49:17.172-04:00Great post Crystal. Have to say the way I look at ...Great post Crystal. Have to say the way I look at this whole publishing thing is as a numbers game. You absolutely have to have as much work out there as possible to increase chances of that elusive 'yes'. Because it's very very rare to get a 'yes' the first time you submit something, and one of the most important things a writer needs is tenacity. Recovering from rejection is CRUCIAL in this industry.<br><br>Applying this to the Query process; when querying agents, I started with a list of 25 names, and had a further 25 ready to go if needed, for a total of 50 queries on the one book. I was very lucky not to need the second list, but I certainly increased my chances by querying so widely.<br><br>So I suppose what I'm saying is that my way of dealing with rejection is to a) absolutely expect it, b) not take it personally, and c) work it into my game plan.Adina Westhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08860528131098237473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post-28160197015832820742011-08-30T01:34:58.387-04:002011-08-30T01:34:58.387-04:00It is such a difficult thing to deal with because ...It is such a difficult thing to deal with because writing is such a personal thing, but you're right - it is an opp for us to grow and become stronger from it.. I will keep reminding myself of that...hehetfwalshhttp://tfwalsh.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post-58855262290208701422011-08-29T07:27:08.717-04:002011-08-29T07:27:08.717-04:00@ Lady Gwen - You are just awesome. That is all. :...@ Lady Gwen - You are just awesome. That is all. :-)<br><br>@ Lynda - Thank you so much! :-)Crystalhttp://littlebundleofcontradictions.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post-78145170536441451542011-08-28T23:21:01.251-04:002011-08-28T23:21:01.251-04:00Hi Crystal. This is great perspective on rejection...Hi Crystal. This is great perspective on rejection. Thanks.Lynda R Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post-51894371610876193362011-08-27T15:06:44.515-04:002011-08-27T15:06:44.515-04:00I love that Chinese saying. It's like our sayi...I love that Chinese saying. It's like our saying, When one door closes, another one opens. Great post, Crystal. Can you believe that I've never even submitted anything?! And I've just finished the first draft of my first novel? I wonder what that says about me? A little rejection fear, methinks! Okay - submission is my next goal, you've inspired me! You're a great writer and I know you're going to find that niche!Lady Gwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post-68731596893795689432011-08-27T10:51:12.802-04:002011-08-27T10:51:12.802-04:00Thank you! Too true - I'm not sure which of th...Thank you! Too true - I'm not sure which of the campaigners has this quote on their blog but it goes something like; "There's a name for a writer who never gives up: Published." I'm considering getting it tattooed on my forehead. ;-)Crystalhttp://littlebundleofcontradictions.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post-63727710558255058912011-08-27T00:36:58.869-04:002011-08-27T00:36:58.869-04:00Great attitude, Crystal! The experiences of countl...Great attitude, Crystal! The experiences of countless writers has proven again and again that the key to success in the field is persistence. As you said it, "submit, submit, and submit."leannedbaldwinhttp://leannedbaldwin.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post-57571390344968776732011-08-26T20:00:24.318-04:002011-08-26T20:00:24.318-04:00@ Sarah - I'm still working hard at putting my...@ Sarah - I'm still working hard at putting my money where my mouth is, so to speak! It's one of those things that comes with practice.<br><br>@ William - Thank you! For sure, and best of luck to you when you do get to that point.<br><br>@ Mama - Thank you! Well, not to worry - I'm still working on it. Just keep trying! :-)Crystalhttp://littlebundleofcontradictions.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post-84290468601097992072011-08-26T18:25:27.110-04:002011-08-26T18:25:27.110-04:00Great take on rejection, Crystal! It's somethi...Great take on rejection, Crystal! It's something I wish I was better at doing myself.Mama Spaghettihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08834972468912868236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post-7372033706322347482011-08-26T16:56:54.565-04:002011-08-26T16:56:54.565-04:00Very well said. I haven't gotten to that point...Very well said. <br><br>I haven't gotten to that point of rejection letters yet, but accepting it and carrying on are definitely in order when that comes...William Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post-50645746787107261612011-08-26T15:54:07.909-04:002011-08-26T15:54:07.909-04:00I hope when the time comes that I'll be able t...I hope when the time comes that I'll be able to take heed of your advice - after I've stopped gnashing my teeth, of course :-)<br><br>Oh, and happy birthday, J!Sarah Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post-12225256924958280902011-08-26T15:53:53.728-04:002011-08-26T15:53:53.728-04:00@ Isis - Thank you! You make a really good point t...@ Isis - Thank you! You make a really good point there - you can't bury your head in the sand and pretend like it doesn't hurt. You seem to have a really great attitude towards the whole rejection issue yourself! :-)<br><br>@ Mike - You're right, and thanks so much! I support you, too. :-)Crystalhttp://littlebundleofcontradictions.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post-69804686304967323232011-08-26T15:20:22.262-04:002011-08-26T15:20:22.262-04:00I agree. We need to support each other. Thus...I s...I agree. We need to support each other. Thus...I support you :)Michael Offutthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post-16013868538254486412011-08-26T14:57:45.672-04:002011-08-26T14:57:45.672-04:00Great attitude and sage advice!When rejected the f...Great attitude and sage advice!<br><br>When rejected the first thing I do is acknowledge it and my feelings. Ignoring it would be unhealthy, but I don't wallow. I try to learn what I can, understanding it is indeed an opportunity for growth. Then I look forward clearly focused on what I want to achieve.Isis Rushdanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06773053495985834484noreply@blogger.com