tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760014651173370020.post5073842624043581327..comments2023-10-26T11:14:47.885-04:00Comments on The Waiting is the Hardest Part: Perseverance. It's not just for breakfast anymore.Heather M. Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07232419331422866247noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760014651173370020.post-1832939041535837332011-03-18T13:06:01.649-04:002011-03-18T13:06:01.649-04:00Jessica - It really was great news. I was very gla...Jessica - It really was great news. I was very glad to hear that she was going to be published. Not only did it shine some light but it gave some hope!<br />HMGHeather M. Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232419331422866247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760014651173370020.post-22733800726495731342011-03-17T00:52:36.573-04:002011-03-17T00:52:36.573-04:00Yeah, this is the true definition of perseverance!...Yeah, this is the true definition of perseverance! What great news to read about, even if it wasn't some of your own! Very cool!J.R. Tatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794585523926114116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760014651173370020.post-83095349840653834502011-03-16T20:51:03.663-04:002011-03-16T20:51:03.663-04:00Michael - You know it! Must persevere!Michael - You know it! Must persevere!Heather M. Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232419331422866247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760014651173370020.post-38551967634101530372011-03-16T20:49:38.322-04:002011-03-16T20:49:38.322-04:00Liz - Not giving up, just surprised at her tenacit...Liz - Not giving up, just surprised at her tenacity. I guess it never occurred to me to send out that many.<br /><br />Francine - That seems to be soooo true!<br /><br />I reworked my query letter today. I'll take a few days to think about it before I do anything rash.<br /><br />Thanks guys!Heather M. Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232419331422866247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760014651173370020.post-86751988635517187312011-03-16T20:19:22.840-04:002011-03-16T20:19:22.840-04:00One of my first rejection letters for a very lovel...One of my first rejection letters for a very lovely agent finished the letter with a quote of Einstein.<br /><br />It basically said Persevere ... I stopped querying after about 30. My novel needed restructuring. BUT when I am ready to query again I will PERSEVERE!Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760014651173370020.post-804601533071256462011-03-16T11:12:33.965-04:002011-03-16T11:12:33.965-04:00Hi,
As that lady proved: never stop bashing publ...Hi,<br /><br /><br />As that lady proved: never stop bashing publisher doors! One day some one will finally hear you . . . ;)<br /><br />best<br />FFrancine Howarthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02326542867876257042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760014651173370020.post-14337376922482707532011-03-16T09:18:15.589-04:002011-03-16T09:18:15.589-04:00That is also a typical story. I know many writers ...That is also a typical story. I know many writers (including yours truly) who've submitted, only to be rejected. Asked to make changes. Submitted again. And then, finally, get an offer. Don't. Give. Up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com