I rejected my first story yesterday. I felt sorta bad about it. But, it just wasn't a good story. You have GOT GOT GOT to start the story in the middle of the action and not slow down. This story was the first three chapters, and it was like reading the life story of my boring neighbor across the street (believe me, if I wrote MY life story, which I might just do someday, you will NOT be bored, lol). So, I recommended that it be rejected and the publisher agreed.
Did you know I am a dork? For some reason, I am listening to See You Again by Miley Cyrus over and over while I edit today. So, Kimber, if I put dorky comments in your manuscript, you know why. Lol. Me and my daughter share ITunes, as we like a lot of the same music, and this was one of her songs, but for some reason, it's making be able to type fast. I know, I'm a total dork.
Saturday I start my Albuquerque cycling routine. I'm excited to get back on my bike!
You know though, as an author, I think I'd rather have a bad ms rejected than to have it published and then get bad reviews. Though, if I did have one rejected, I'd sure appreciate a short dialogue on why so I could correct the problem. Of course, time constraints might make that more difficult. Craft is such a hard thing to learn. I'm still learning. But - that's a good thing, I reckon.
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You know though, as an author, I think I'd rather have a bad ms rejected than to have it published and then get bad reviews. Though, if I did have one rejected, I'd sure appreciate a short dialogue on why so I could correct the problem. Of course, time constraints might make that more difficult. Craft is such a hard thing to learn. I'm still learning. But - that's a good thing, I reckon.