when you say you want me ... and then leave ...

[seraphcelene]

Back in October I made my first original short story submission. Two weeks later it was rejected. Two days after that, I submitted it to a different magazine.

Three months later, I was notified that my little baby made it out of the slush pile and was being considered for publish.

Two months after that it was ultimately rejected.

Whew! This process is hard ... and LONG. Five months for an ultimate no. I drawered the story for the moment while I work on novel revisions. I'll try submitting somewhere else later in the fall. Still, this was a nerve wracking and challenging time.

The rejection said that it was a close call and they hope to see more from me soon. I want to believe that they're not just being nice regarding the close call.

Comments

[lynnenne]

They’re not just being nice. No publisher would take the time to say that if it weren’t true. So, well done you. <3

I read once that the average author has to submit their work to 20 different publications before it’s accepted! So, yeah. LONG.

[seraphcelene]

Thanks!!!

I'm really trying to grow my skills and it's so damn hard to put oneself out there, but out there I go. Honestly, since last year it's been a real and proactive journey. Like woah.

[thawrecka]

You've gotten further than me! Well done, you! I'm sure you'll get acceptances soon enough.

[seraphcelene]

Thanks, friend! Hanging onto the idea that I can still do stuff later. SO CAN YOU!

This whole publishing thing is a straight trip. LOL