I've read many blog posts by publishing folks about rejection. Rejection is a hot, juicy topic: dealing with it, decoding it, moving on from it, etc. There are whole sites dedicated to rejection. In some ways, rejection and the tally of these missives are a badge of honor to the aspiring writer. I've had my … Continue reading Acceptance
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secret agent
Miss Snark's First Victim is having the Secret Agent Contest this week. Sixty entries are now posted for comment here.The rules of the contest are relatively simple: each aspiring author posts the opening 250 words of a completed manuscript. The secret agent will comment on the entries and pick the top three. I believe the … Continue reading secret agent
Submission to VQR
For the acronym challenged, that is Virginia Quarterly Review, one of the best. My new theory is to start out with the top tier publications when I have a great piece of writing -- that way I am not really expecting to be accepted, and the rejection can be softened with well, it is VQR … Continue reading Submission to VQR
Jennifer Marie Donahue 