Rejection. The R-word. There are many reasons for rejection and not all of them have to do with your actual writing. And sometimes there are things you can do about it.

Reason 1: The story just didn't connect with the agent/editor.

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What to do: If you believe in your story, keep sending it out. Sometimes it's just about reaching the person who is waiting to read JUST THAT.

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'Do Not Enter the Monster Zoo' is my bestselling book.
Submitted to 14 publishers. All REJECTED it, except 1.
Just what they were after. It's done so well, even adapted for the stage by the brilliant @NewWritingNorth
Rejection doesn't always mean much!

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