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Started by Page One at 09-17-2006 1:15 AM. Topic has 10 replies.

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09-17-2006, 1:15 AM

Page One

Joined on 01-15-2006
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Rejection accepted if written correctly

	Last week, I got a rejection from a literary journal that was written on a used 1" x 3" post-it-note. Apparently that editor is still looking through his pile of read manuscripts trying to find this post-it-note with Bev's phone number and email address on the back. "Thanks fer your manuscript. 'Tis a shame you culd not get this tighted up s'more. Please yous the spel checker next time." I hope I get to meet this editor or simple reader when I get to short story heaven. I can deal with rejection letters and notes of any size but poorly written notes from someone that spent zip in the way of time with it as compared to the rewriting I went through with an editor.
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12-06-2006, 2:38 PM

Hidden muse

Joined on 12-05-2006
Raleigh, NC
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Re: Rejection accepted if written correctly

	That is so wrong and on so many levels. Please tell me it wasn't a major publisher. Founder of the fastest growing community of writers and free bookstore, Cold Coffee www.coldcoffee.ning.com
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01-28-2007, 11:40 AM

Jamesritchie

Joined on 08-23-2005
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Re: Rejection accepted if written correctly

	This doesn't sound like a poorly written rejection, it sounds like the editor was being mean and making fun of your writing.
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02-14-2007, 4:17 AM

thoughtfulone

Joined on 02-14-2007
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Re: Rejection accepted if written correctly

	I believe it was sarcasm, and the misspellings were deliberate.
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02-22-2007, 12:38 PM

kellyg

Joined on 02-23-2007
Posts 6

Re: Rejection accepted if written correctly

	I would have to agree with the others that he was mocking you, which is wrong on so many levels. He's obviously needs to learn how to write rejection letters and be more professional.
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03-01-2008, 1:31 AM

Bradybones

Joined on 01-02-2008
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Re: Rejection accepted if written correctly

	I vote that you should punch him. My writing blog: www.huntingthemuse.com
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03-26-2008, 2:47 PM

herooftime8

Joined on 03-26-2008
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Re: Rejection accepted if written correctly

	If that's the kind of reply you're getting from that particular literary journal, then you don't need that publication. I'd recommend sending it to a journal that will take you seriously.
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04-03-2008, 5:31 PM

BigRedMachine

Joined on 04-04-2008
Posts 5

Re: Rejection accepted if written correctly

	Atleast he got a response (as cruel and harsh as it may seem) but a response nontheless. I must have sent a manuscript about two or three months ago and I have not heard squat nor have I gotten any sort of response back.
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04-24-2008, 8:42 AM

murphyoncc

Joined on 04-24-2008
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Re: Rejection accepted if written correctly

	Sounds to me like this remarkably unprofessional editor was indeed dissing your query. My pet peeve is the no-response-rejection. I'm a fairly well established non fiction features writer in my area and send pitches almost daily. I especially HATE when I receive no reply from editors I've worked with for years! I'm a big girl and I can handle the rejection, but please don't leave me hanging indefinitely. I need to be able to turn these pitches around and get them out to other editors. This is how I make my living!
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06-25-2008, 10:20 PM

Along the Writing Trail

Joined on 06-26-2008
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Re: Rejection accepted if written correctly

	Sounds like an intern to me, or a jerk. I know a lot of editors use interns when they think they are too high and mighty to respond. I personally do not deal with people like that. I only like to work with editors who personally respond to emails, even if it is a rejection. To me, if I get that personal response, it is building a relationship and they will remember me next time. There are some large magazines and newspapers who do practice this. Actually, you can bet that those who don't even publish their phone number anywhere (I can think of several like this) are not worth my time even. You can get just as much pay from those who are nice! By the way, I'm new to this. I guess I'll post an introduction whenever I get around to it! Nice to be included!
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08-11-2008, 11:36 AM

Lin Robinson

Joined on 08-10-2008
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Re: Rejection accepted if written correctly

	Question: was your manuscript badly done and in need of spell-checking? If not, see comments above. If so, take it as a valuable message from the world.
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