Hi
The reason I am posting this is that I would first like to thank Ed, and then, even though some may consider it not my place since I am new here, I would like to say that I don't understand why people are complaining about the rejection messages. I probably am going to get stoned by some people who disagree with me, and considered too forward because I am new.
I got an article rejected a little earlier but Ed was very kind to show me exactly what was wrong with my article, the wording was a bit odd and I fully agree. Honestly, the only thing else he could have done was rig up big, flashing, fluorescent pink arrows to show me what was wrong lol... I fixed it, resubmitted and the article was accepted.
So this is just a note to say thanks Ed, and to show those who think he is out to get you, that you couldn't be farther from the truth.
Comment regarding rejection and a thank you
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Re: Comment regarding rejection and a thank you
I personally think one of the biggest divisons between professional writer and amatuer/hobby writer is the handling of rejection. Even though some people will post on here "I've been published X times here....." and "I've been a writer for 15 years and have never been rejected....." it's a little hard to believe that is true if they can't handle a rejection with poise and grace. When one is a writer for only 15 months, you routinely encounter rejection. It's how the writing game works, we are all constantly auditioning. I think the real story is in some cases, these complaining writers underestimated the professionalism of Constant-content because it is an online writing outlet. There are a number of online article directories accepting everything that give the good ones a bad rap. I've been writing here for 2 years now, and I still sweat if I dotted all my i's and t's, and I don't submit unless I have taken time away and then reread my work.
Good luck to you Anne, and it's great you are growing from the rejection rather than letting it hold you back.
Good luck to you Anne, and it's great you are growing from the rejection rather than letting it hold you back.
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Re: Comment regarding rejection and a thank you
Plus, if anyone would stone you for saying something nice because they can't handle their own personal rejection notices, well then, they're just plain mean. Fortunately, I don't think you'll experience that here. Ed is indeed fair. That you took his advice, applied it, and got your article accepted shows that an open mind and a willingness to make the necessary changes isn't that difficult.