by Atticus Books | Sep 11, 2012 | Of Literary Interest, Writing
I read with interest that you’re running a piece on rejection. Being an expert on the subject myself, I was extremely excited by that news, and am sending you limited excerpts from my own archive of smashed dreams. The best, and least painful thing to do, is to...
by Atticus Books | Sep 4, 2012 | Of Literary Interest, Writing
We appreciate your submission. Unfortunately I had trouble keeping interest. It just didn’t roll me up in a rug and carry me around on its shoulder, which is required. Sorry, and good luck with it elsewhere, and please try us again sometime. -From...
by Atticus Books | Aug 14, 2012 | Of Literary Interest, Writing
I was very intrigued by your call for rejection letters. Several years ago I, and the other entrants to a very small independently-run writing contest, received the general response below (the “sweet childhood story” referred to my entry). Based on these...
by Atticus Books | Jul 31, 2012 | Of Literary Interest, Writing
Our call for your rejection letters (and that rarer breed, acceptances) has yielded many interesting responses, stories, and tips for writers. Rejection is an experience felt by the #hopefulwriter and professionals alike. Behold my recent rejection from the...
by Atticus Books | Jul 25, 2012 | Of Literary Interest, The Book I Will Write
Writers deal with rejection. A lot of rejection. We want your rejections. That’s right: send us your rejection letters, your correspondences with editors, your favorite acceptance mail, or anything else you want to share with other writers and we’ll share...
