tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137251285211000565.post6750717862507006269..comments2023-10-06T04:22:57.023-06:00Comments on Peggy Bechko: Why Are My Queries Being Rejected?Peggy Bechkohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16237136250763362974noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137251285211000565.post-10882998116448317842010-10-28T07:37:44.776-06:002010-10-28T07:37:44.776-06:00Thanks Artistsroad. I've certainly gotten my ...Thanks Artistsroad. I've certainly gotten my share of them over the years and I've published 15 books - then had to take care of an ailing mother for several years and that made it feel like starting all over again....Peggy Bechkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16237136250763362974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137251285211000565.post-26737361646640832832010-10-27T11:29:23.508-06:002010-10-27T11:29:23.508-06:00Great post. Rejection letters are a badge of honor...Great post. Rejection letters are a badge of honor. Melville, Faulkner, all the greats received them, often stinging. Rudyard Kipling was told he didn't know how to use the English language! <br /><br />I will say this to prospective freelance writers/authors -- if you actually get a rejection addressed specifically to you with feedback on your work, do a dance. You're on to something if an agent or editor takes the time to craft a response; learn from their advice!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137251285211000565.post-30057813173123770122010-10-27T09:44:16.778-06:002010-10-27T09:44:16.778-06:00No, no, don't be nervous, be determined. Sort ...No, no, don't be nervous, be determined. Sort through what it means to you and work with it. good luck!Peggy Bechkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16237136250763362974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137251285211000565.post-48165794739799839122010-10-26T12:49:12.944-06:002010-10-26T12:49:12.944-06:00Wow...breaking into the literary world is making m...Wow...breaking into the literary world is making me nervous!Imani Wisdomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13012881589913397210noreply@blogger.com