tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674292954720931964.post1539282091035170008..comments2009-08-24T00:10:35.901-07:00Comments on K C WRITERS: Rejection and CriticismJune Rodriguezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13409719209889857827noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674292954720931964.post-61772775991542698012009-01-21T08:36:00.000-08:002009-01-21T08:36:00.000-08:00As writers with the ultimate goal of being publish...As writers with the ultimate goal of being published it is hard to believe there are those who do not share that goal. Writers that do not take criticism well can be hard to work with. But we all want our work read by someone. So there will be feedback, both good and bad. Those that only want the good are only looking for an audience. <BR/><BR/>Learning to take criticism well will prepare you for rejection. <BR/><BR/>So I say “Bring it on.”June Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13409719209889857827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674292954720931964.post-52854303830379266442009-01-20T08:19:00.000-08:002009-01-20T08:19:00.000-08:00I agree that it is important to not give up if you...I agree that it is important to not give up if your ultimate goal is publication.<BR/><BR/>I think a lot of published authors can not believe that there are talented writers out there who, deep down, do not really want to be published. Not every painter wants their work showcased in museums or galleries. <BR/><BR/>The emotional upheaval that rejection causes may outweigh the benefits of becoming published. For some, it may be entirely possible that writing and sharing their work with their friends is enough. I think it's hard to believe, with all this push towards marketing and competition, that some people enjoy writing for themselves. I think that some people, who even say they want to be published, really do not deep down. <BR/><BR/>Whatever the reason someone comes to a critique group, with the ultimate goal of publishing or not, I think it's still important to treat them all the same.<BR/><BR/><BR/>I also agree with your post. Writers who truly wish to be published need to realize rejection is part of the job for most.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03703290489318055029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674292954720931964.post-26078207115625872472009-01-19T11:20:00.000-08:002009-01-19T11:20:00.000-08:00Marilyn:I think your message is more important tod...Marilyn:<BR/><BR/>I think your message is more important today than ever. At every turn we're told its extremely difficult to get published. Told we have a better chance of winning the lottery than getting published. <BR/><BR/>Rejecticn is an inherent part of the industry. It's best that writers realize that up front and prepare themselves for the inevitable. Bottom line, it is part of the job description. Those unwilling to face rejection should not apply. <BR/><BR/>For those of us willing to put ourselves out there, rejection is just one step closer to publication. Just about every published author (yes there are a FEW anomalies) has their story of multiple rejections before finally being published. Each one of those rejections moved them closer to their ultimate goal. If they had decided anywhere along that path to give up they never would've realized their dreams.<BR/><BR/>As Marilyn said, if you want to be published, heed any advice along the way, but never give up. Someday your time shall come. I'm counting on it. Writing is more work than others understand, and I count on that work paying off some day.Dorinda Ohnstadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079498940605454071noreply@blogger.com