Seven Levels Of Rejection And How To Make Them Work For You
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Seven Levels of Rejection and How to Turn Them to Your Advantage
Overview
In the writing world, rejection is a common experience, often categorized into three types: form, personal, and rewrite. However, after facing over 300 rejections?"both before and after publication?"I’ve identified seven distinct types. Understanding these can help you determine what to disregard, what to consider, and what might guide or mislead you.
The Seven Types of Rejection
1. No Response
- The most frustrating type, where you receive nothing back. Weeks or months may pass without any feedback.
2. Form Rejection
- Begins with "Dear [Name]" and lacks specifics. Often received due to not following submission guidelines. To avoid this, ensure your manuscript aligns with the publisher’s criteria.
3. Multiple Choice Rejection
- Creative rejections listing reasons like overlapping content, poor quality, or outright discouragement. While it’s a form rejection, you get a hint of their expectations.
4. Personal Note
- A blessing?"or a curse. Positive notes like "Good job, but needs work" boost morale, while negative ones can sting. However, any feedback indicates you’re making an impact.
5. The Critique
- Not typical, due to the volume of submissions reviewers handle. If received, consider it valuable feedback, but don’t argue back. Absorb the advice and move forward.
6. Try Again
- Similar to a personal note but always encouraging. They’re saying your work isn’t right for them now, but they’d like to see more. Take the opportunity to follow up.
7. Rewrite Request
- Causes joy as it shows genuine interest, along with suggestions for improvement. Though still a rejection, it means you've caught an editor’s attention?"nurture this relationship.
Embrace and Learn from Rejection
Regardless of the type, remember that “close” is still “no.” Publishing is clear-cut: you either get a contract or you don’t. Assess the feedback carefully?"divergent opinions like “love the plot, hate the character” reflect personal tastes and highlight what makes your style unique.
Rejections are tough, and some writers struggle to bounce back. But now, you can analyze them effectively and use each experience to develop and strengthen your writing. Rejection doesn’t need to be feared?"it can be a stepping stone to success.
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