Thanks!
Wow, I did not expect such a response to today’s post about rejection letters. Hmm, I wonder why writers are interested in this topic? 😉
I’ll spend some time mulling your comments, suggestions and questions, and will probably write a follow-up post next week. Meanwhile, thanks for your comments. This really helps me understand what it’s like to be YOU.
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Rachelle Gardner
President & Literary Agent,
Gardner Literary Agency
President & Literary Agent,
Gardner Literary Agency
>Nobody likes getting a rejection letter. But yours provide a refreshing change from the standard form letter.
I read that sampling you gave on your previous blog and was struck by your thoughtful comments. Several times you offered specific ways to make a manuscript more salable.
Kudos to you, Rachelle. Thanks for caring and for taking time.
>Speaking as a writer and a teacher, I think a little encouragement goes a long way.
>I want to thank you for taking the time to write these comments and also to share them.
As someone who eventually got a YA agent, I can tell you that I got a lot of comments like this along the way from agents, and EVERY SINGLE COMMENT helped me along.
I know it takes time and that you risk incurring a conversation, but believe me, as writers we desperately need the feedback. And if we can’t take it–we’re not ready to be published. That simple.
THANK YOU!
>You know how you mentioned giving up blogging for awhile the other day?
Um, yeah, well judging by the responses you received today, a decision to do something like that just may result in an online riot.
🙂
>101 comments and climbing – that’s gotta be a record.