I know, hardly something to celebrate, but it is the first rejection I got the was not the standard drop down menu rejection.
One line was kind of an ouch at first read:
quote:Interesting and well-written story that suffers from a woefully predictable ending.
Then when I thought about it, I realized a few things:
First, they actually read it all the way through because he got to the end.
Second, this is the first short story I have ever written and submitted and it was called Interesting and well-written.
So anyway, I had to share my new writers milestone of getting a personal rejection.
Posted by Meredith (Member # 8368) on :
Congratulations.
Now, go fix the ending and send it back out.
[This message has been edited by Meredith (edited July 25, 2011).]
Posted by KathiS (Member # 9542) on :
That is an awesome rejection. Gives you hope and specifics to fix. Have at it and congratulations.
kls
Posted by LDWriter2 (Member # 9148) on :
Nice one for a first story.
You can only go up... most probably that is, since most people do.
I would consider that a nice consolation price. And would have some hope that another editor may like it enough to buy.
Posted by KayTi (Member # 5137) on :
Predictable endings aren't all bad, only change it if you feel like it. Otherwise, send it back out! Congrats on the detailed feedback!
Posted by EVOC (Member # 9381) on :
I did not change it. I sent it to the next market. I feel the story is as good as I could write it and it will eventually find a home.
