Well it sounds easy enough. You take the criticism with a grain of salt. You either learn from it or ignore it. So criticism is good.
Wrong...well kinda...
It is good. But it would be even BETTER if it came with "The Call." instead of the, "I'm sorry but I don't feel I could be successful representing this book."
So how disappointed am I aloud to be without looking like I need to grow some thicker skin?
I'm sad, this was expected.
I'm quite disappointed. It was my first full out and I really liked this agent, but I saw it coming.
I'm somewhat teary eyed from the -I can't help it - feeling of being a failure...is this going too far?
All right kids. Tell me to man up already. You know you want to! But I have to admit, if there is one thing I hate the MOST, it is the feeling of thinking I am a failure. I've already done that (and to a very extreme sense...long story...wasn't quite my fault) and I really don't want to do it again.
So part of me wants to give up...but part of me wants to push harder...MUCH HARDER!!! But I feel like I can't do it alone. I need help perfecting this book. General consensus says it's a great concept...but it's also quite obvious I have not done it well. Do I scrap it? Do I start from scratch? Do I throw it down and start fresh with a completely new idea?
Because I WILL do this. I am more than capable. I'm a damn good writer with a wonderful imagination....I just don't know how to make a living out of it just yet.
So bring on the criticism...(But possibly with a few kind words also...)
7 comments:
Do NOT give up!! No way, no how! You are talented and creative! Keep pushing! But don't kill your project until it's beyond recognition...it still has to be you!
No criticism here, girl! I haven't been in your shoes, but I will be. From what I hear EVERY writer goes through. Every single one.
You are not a failure! To be where you are with a finished novel is a huge, HUGE accomplishment. So it's not right for that agent. There is one out there that it is perfect for. Just keep pushing! Just keep creating. You have that creative mind for a purpose! :)
Marybeth, I'm sorry to hear this, but hope you keep going. The only ones who succeed are the ones who continue. Also, every word is a gift, whether or not it is published.
Keep on keepin' on. I'll run with you!
~ Wendy
Marybeth,
I'm sorry to hear about your latest trouble with your book. Do you need some feedback on your book? I would be happy to help.
Keep working on it. Did the agent have any helpful criticisms?
Your friend,
Cristina
What a coincidence, last week I had my first rejection-of-a-full as well. I posted this photo on my blog as a result. It stinks, there's no way around it.
Hang in there! It's not a failure, it's a learning experience. Keep writing, and you can only improve, right?
Thanks for all the encouragement. (And I love that photo CKHB)
It's nice to know I am not alone :)
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