Comments on: How to Lose Friends and Alienate People

By: Hoyt Lann

Hoyt Lann — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 05:46:49 +0000

I am very thankful to this topic because it really gives great information ;..

By: Earle Nivens

Earle Nivens — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:37:52 +0000

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By: Rose

Rose — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:35:53 +0000

Despite the rejection, I still read your blog. I like the craft-based posts.

I’d even say hello if we ever ended up at a conference together.

By: Susan Berger

Susan Berger — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:12:43 +0000

Jack London had a reported 608 rejections. We all know about Dr. Seuss. Thanks for the blog. I am currently blogging with my Critique group (Four of us) at http://thepenandinkblog.blogspot.com/
My fellow blogger Lupe Fernandez has just posted a hilarious article on the top ten ingredients for a successful YA novel.
Please stop by when you can!
Happy Week
Susan Berger

By: Neil Hughes

Neil Hughes — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:51:50 +0000

Thank you for being honest and still in the business.

By: Christy Valentine

Christy Valentine — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:20:06 +0000

Eh, don’t worry about the rejections. It’s the nature of the biz, right? We’ll get over it, and hopefully our writing will get better. Thanks for posting this blog!

By: Tiffany Neal

Tiffany Neal — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:13:15 +0000

Your blog is a huge help to all of us out there who want a glimpse on what really goes on in an agency. I read your posts religiously and have been helped enormously. I think if people get upset over being rejected (and stop reading your blog over it) then it means that they aren’t willing to learn and determined to do even better.
I haven’t submitted a query to you yet, but I’m entering the contest you’re hosting right now. I’m very excited about it and I can say that whether I win or not, I’ll still keep up with your blog.

By: Marquita Hockaday

Marquita Hockaday — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:52:16 +0000

It must be really hard trying to maintain a relationship with your readers when you most likely will reject some of them at one point or another. I think this post is good insight into your mind and a good reminder for bratty writers. Not everyone is going to love our work, but that’s okay What you offer is a wonderful resources for us all to learn from.

By: Sheryl Gwyther

Sheryl Gwyther — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:26:25 +0000

Anyone in the writing business has to get used to rejections – it’s part of the apprenticeship of writing. And of course, even established writers get an occasional knock-back on their work.
So just keep doing what you’re doing, Mary – providing a valuable resource for serious writers.
And if you get an occasional gem – that is your reward!

By: Joyce Moyer Hostetter

Joyce Moyer Hostetter — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:40:16 +0000

I just started reading your blog today when a friend pasted your link in my blog comments. But I’ll be back. I did add a link to my blog sidebar (www.joycemoyerhostetter.com) And I posted links on Facebook and Twitter as well.

Now I’m going to send you less than 500 words of my completed YA novel.

And I’ll be back whether I win the contest or not. Thanks!