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NJCher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-14-06 01:10 AM
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An Open Rejection Letter
Every writer who fears the slush pile should read this. It is very thoughtful and respectful toward the effort of the writer, while being honest and forthright.

Most important of all, however, is that it explains why publishing houses shouldn't be the ones passing judgement on a writer's work.

http://www.snowbooks.com/rejection.html




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oneighty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-14-06 04:47 PM
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Edited on Wed Jun-14-06 04:47 PM by oneighty
and not surprising-certainly enough to discourage the most optimistic would be writer.

The only successful author I ever knew personally insisted an agent was essential to publishing.

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