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The story got rejected. Oh well. *shrugs* I'm totally okay with it, though.
She said she liked how it didn't deal with sex or cheating, but wasn't a storyline which was original enough, which I can totally understand. It's certainly not a new subject. And it's too long (even though it was 6 pages shorter than the max allowed) to devote to something not original enough. *shrug* She also suggested I ask my writing teachers (uh, who are they?) how to bring the story to the next level. Which makes me a little sad, but I never thought it was brilliant storywriting or claimed it was. So I can deal with that.
So, seriously, that's fine with me. It gave me an excuse to finally write this story which I've had planned out for so long :-) Perhaps I'd feel worse if I'd written this FOR the story submission instead of starting it and deciding it fit with their call for submissions. If I'd done that, I would have had a better chance at being accepted... but if I hadn't, I would have felt a hell of a lot worse for spending time on something so forced. So I'm happy with my decision in the end.

Ah well. I'll just have to be happy with my measley college lit & art journal publication for now. And my wealth of crappy unpublished fics I enjoy writing for no reason what-so-ever :-) Just wanted to keep you all aprised since I've been going on about the subject lately.

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bant.livejournal.com

Don't let this get you done. All professional writers have started like this. My friend who know has several novels published under her best went through the same thing. Don't be discouraged. Most places don't even give you any feedback. It's a good sign.

Keep writing, keep submitting. Even this story because what one person doesn't like another will.

ladykorana.livejournal.com

Awww, I'm sorry. I stand by what I said when I left you feedback though...it's an important subject that I don't think can be addressed too often, and your story was an enjoyable read to boot! I'm glad that you submitted it, though, and even more glad that you got respectful and helpful feedback instead of just a flat rejection.

Keep up your spirits and keep trying! I know you'll succeed, even if it takes some struggling. In the meantime, I'll stand behind you, offering support and eagerly taking in some of those 'crappy unpublished fics' that I find I can't get enough of. *G*

brigidmn.livejournal.com

Just keep trying. You are a fantastic writer (especially in the areas of subtext and description). It'll happen eventually. And on the bright side, it did give you a reason to write the story you wanted and write it as you wanted, not to fit someone else's expectations.

OT: Finally got your Holiday/Birthday fic up.....I knew it'd get there eventually.

katleaf.livejournal.com

What a bummer. Never fun to be rejected (well duuuh)... but I agree, it is cool that you got feedback. Better than just saying thanks but no. Interestingly enough, I'm reading a book written by a publisher about the many reasons why a book won't be published (and the few reasons it might. I'm spacing on the exact title, but I suppose it doesn't really matter). Anyway - the author was talking about how there are topics that are considered 'done' at the moment (one example she gave was cancer memoirs). No matter how well written it is, the subject line is overdone for the moment. I'd hold on to the story (obviously) and maybe submit it somewhere else, later.

And if you do ever take a creative writing class, I'd totally follow her suggestion about taking the story to the next level.

I am sorry I didn't get back to you with more comments on the updated version of "Respect". I thought it was so much improved, and felt like you'd done a great job. Just my 2 cents.

tinadp.livejournal.com

Sorry you got rejected :( That sucks.

I have to say(yet again) that you truly are an awesome and amazing writer and I know that day will definitely come for you. And by the way, I thought the story was great.

And I do beg to differ about your "crappy unpublished fics" They are sooooo not crappy. I don't think I could convey how much enjoyment your writing brings me(and I KNOW I;m not the only one)

Hugs to you,

Tina

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