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I have just read the comments you left and I am very happy with the points brought up. I will write a special article explaining those points you touched. Thank you very much. This is why I do always like you to read my post. Because you put a professional hawk on it by reading line by line. God Bless. Your sugggestions will definately be of great help.
posted by
Flame-thrower
on December 6, 2005 at 4:05 AM
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FionaJean, it's not very hard to write a one-line email response
posted by
Azur
on December 6, 2005 at 3:15 AM
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I think it's just polite of the editor to
say "No thanks." I sent in a submission to a local mag about two months ago and have heard nothing. I realise they're not accepting the submission but they are a new mag and come up unfavourably when compared to a submission I sent a big mag. This editor sent me a very nice e-mail saying how it wasn't for them but well written and that she hoped I wouldn't be put off writing, etc. It's just basic manners to say, "No."
posted by
fionajean
on December 6, 2005 at 2:35 AM
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MayB
Knowing where you stand is a good feeling regardless of the results. Limbo sucks.
posted by
Lensman
on December 6, 2005 at 1:12 AM
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I had exactly the same experience with someone I used to know.
She used to put me down, constantly, and now I've learned that although she's had some successes, things aren't exactly HOW she wanted them either. And now--I don't feel angry or vengeful to her. In fact, I'd like the chance to talk to her!
Nice post--I just had a quick rejection come the other day, too...Oh well. At least they were nice about it! :-) ~LB~ xo
posted by
Anony_Miss
on December 5, 2005 at 9:40 PM
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Mayb,
I suppose it's like drawing blood, get it over quickly as possible. It's not fun, but if you are going to reject someone or be rejected, I think I would prefer the quick method.
posted by
Blanche.
on December 5, 2005 at 8:45 PM
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Mayb
I hate waiting for anything! Ah well, some of our favorite writers were turned down at one time or another. Keep pluggin'
posted by
TIMMYTALES
on December 5, 2005 at 8:13 PM
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MayB, I've learned that tenacity counts for a lot in life. ARGUS
posted by
ARGUS
on December 5, 2005 at 7:17 PM
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people editors
hahah that's funny!
(This is a picture of getting accepted as an artist!)
posted by
brisbane_artist
on December 5, 2005 at 6:48 PM
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MayB
I am obviously frequenting the wrong type of editor, MayB. Congratulations on having found some people editors.
posted by
johnmacnab
on December 5, 2005 at 5:44 PM
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MayB
I agree that it is better to get a response quickly and not have to sit a wonder. 
posted by
BrightIrish
on December 5, 2005 at 4:58 PM
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In my line of work, I get
rejected about 90% of the time. It seems like a lot of unsuccessfulness, but that's the average. What I have to do is widen my customer base regularly, which sucks because it is hard work to meet new people. Makes me sound like a professional loser, doesn't it? But, I'm not complaining. Take care
posted by
Flumpystalls3000
on December 5, 2005 at 4:36 PM
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CL, I always wonder what they plan to do to the lunch
posted by
Azur
on December 5, 2005 at 2:03 PM
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You mean you don't like when people say "we'll do lunch"?
which reminds me: when are we going to do lunch? May! You can't keep putting me off like this. ;-)
posted by
CunningLinguist
on December 5, 2005 at 1:38 PM
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MayB
MayB you need a hug any way - do you?
Just in case!
Jo
posted by
brisbane_artist
on December 5, 2005 at 1:27 PM
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Mayb...even if it's rejection you hear, it is so much better than
not knowing! I agree with you! As for your friend who used to take people down in his own glory, well, sounds to me you've seen more success than him. Kudos to you for your hard work and determination and for your UNWILLINGNESS to throw your success in other people's face!
posted by
Masky
on December 5, 2005 at 12:52 PM
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Some is better than none May
in my view. I would be happy with any response at this point; a rejection with a reason or even, dare I dream, a mini critique, is high on my holiday wish list
- every article and poem I've submitted in the past several years invokes complete silence. I'm almost getting a complex.;)
posted by
Katray2
on December 5, 2005 at 11:13 AM
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I'd rather hear quickly too MayB..
..quick turnarounds are good because then you can start the process again..keep the momentum going.
posted by
ginnieb
on December 5, 2005 at 10:52 AM
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One upmanship is a foolish man's game... 
- Down on that guy... and too bad for him.
posted by
cmoe
on December 5, 2005 at 10:31 AM
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Thanks for the suggestion and yes it's sad when someone doesn't share in the dreaming. When you suggested that reader response was important I couldn't help but trun it over and mine it for the treasure in insight that it held. Thanks fellow dreamer!
posted by
Bud-Oracle
on December 5, 2005 at 9:12 AM
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I don't mean this in any religious context,
but man's rejection = God's protection.
posted by
NewYorker_in_Sicily
on December 5, 2005 at 7:37 AM
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MayB, It is always so unnecessary and even harmful to self to put others down. Some never seem to learn that lesson.
posted by
TAPS.
on December 5, 2005 at 7:31 AM
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The rejection of a work that may be you had spent a lot of man hour is some how worrying, nevertheless, you always learn one two things on why it was rejected. And in your next attempt, it will be smooth for you would have certainly avoided the earlier pitfall. But I did like the way you took the rejection, it showed a high dose of majority and professionalism. God Bless.
posted by
Flame-thrower
on December 5, 2005 at 6:56 AM
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Thank you very much for reading. Even though I have not seen the comment yet , I will check on it later on in the day. Once again thank you. God Bless.
posted by
Flame-thrower
on December 5, 2005 at 6:50 AM
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MayB Life is full of rejections
but we get up everyday and get back into the fray because life goes on.
posted by
scoop
on December 5, 2005 at 6:47 AM
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I agree about the waiting
but my problem is that I'm still waiting for me to progress so many projects. You're much further on than idealists such as myself and I'm sure you will find the right outlet in time.
posted by
malcolm
on December 5, 2005 at 6:44 AM
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MayB
I prefer a quick rejection rather then waiting and waiting. My children's book is still stuck in limbo at two publishers. I am reluctant to send it out again, but hate the waiting.
posted by
MerryAnne
on December 5, 2005 at 6:39 AM
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