Rejection
Rejection
Hi folks. I am hoping to get some fresh eyes on my Q2 rejection. I didn’t take the rejection well and every time I open the document I want to delete every other word. Before I send it out on sub I’d really like some feedback about why maybe it didn’t work. I really believe in this story and want it to do well! Thanks in advance.
Trying to refute entropy with words.
Vol34: Q2 R, Q3 HM, Q4 R
Vol35: Q1 HM, Q2 R, Q3 R, Q4 pending
Blogging about my writing journey at: http://www.rebeccaetreasure.com/blog
Vol34: Q2 R, Q3 HM, Q4 R
Vol35: Q1 HM, Q2 R, Q3 R, Q4 pending
Blogging about my writing journey at: http://www.rebeccaetreasure.com/blog
Re: Rejection
I'd be happy to take a look at it for you. Send it on over! PM me if you need my email address.
~Morgan
~Morgan
"If you can do it for joy, you can do it forever."
- Stephen King
Infrequent posts about this whole writing experience thing...http://mbroadhead.blogspot.com/
HM x 1
R x 4
- Stephen King
Infrequent posts about this whole writing experience thing...http://mbroadhead.blogspot.com/
HM x 1
R x 4
Re: Rejection
You saw an early draft of this, but I’ll send the submitted version. Appreciated.
Trying to refute entropy with words.
Vol34: Q2 R, Q3 HM, Q4 R
Vol35: Q1 HM, Q2 R, Q3 R, Q4 pending
Blogging about my writing journey at: http://www.rebeccaetreasure.com/blog
Vol34: Q2 R, Q3 HM, Q4 R
Vol35: Q1 HM, Q2 R, Q3 R, Q4 pending
Blogging about my writing journey at: http://www.rebeccaetreasure.com/blog
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kentagions
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- Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Re: Rejection
Hi Becky,
I reread the story I believe you entered for Q2. The beginning may have taken too long to build Narrative Momentum.
Check out this blog post: http://www.laurelcohn.com.au/Narrative%20momentum.html
I'm still sold on the story and am stunned that it received a straight R.
Best of luck,
Kent
I reread the story I believe you entered for Q2. The beginning may have taken too long to build Narrative Momentum.
Check out this blog post: http://www.laurelcohn.com.au/Narrative%20momentum.html
I'm still sold on the story and am stunned that it received a straight R.
Best of luck,
Kent
Re: Rejection
Thanks to all. Kent, I appreciate the article. I suspect the opening is where I failed most. Maybe I need to cut that opening scene entirely, and just imply the information provided there to get to the meat of the story quicker.
Trying to refute entropy with words.
Vol34: Q2 R, Q3 HM, Q4 R
Vol35: Q1 HM, Q2 R, Q3 R, Q4 pending
Blogging about my writing journey at: http://www.rebeccaetreasure.com/blog
Vol34: Q2 R, Q3 HM, Q4 R
Vol35: Q1 HM, Q2 R, Q3 R, Q4 pending
Blogging about my writing journey at: http://www.rebeccaetreasure.com/blog
Re: Rejection
RSchibler wrote:Hi folks. I am hoping to get some fresh eyes on my Q2 rejection. I didn’t take the rejection well and every time I open the document I want to delete every other word. Before I send it out on sub I’d really like some feedback about why maybe it didn’t work. I really believe in this story and want it to do well! Thanks in advance.
I know the feeling-sometimes. Like the last two stories I sent in.
Working on turning Lead into Gold.
Four HMs From WotF
The latest was Q1'12
HM-quarter 4 Volume 32
One HM for another contest
published in Strange New Worlds Ten.
Another HM http://onthepremises.com/minis/mini_18.html
Four HMs From WotF
The latest was Q1'12
HM-quarter 4 Volume 32
One HM for another contest
published in Strange New Worlds Ten.
Another HM http://onthepremises.com/minis/mini_18.html
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michaeljwyantjr
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- Location: Lost in the country, NY
- Contact:
Re: Rejection
Sorry for the late reply: I’d be happy to take a look if you still need more eyes on it.
My turnaround time is skewed at the moment (niece and nephew visiting for the next few weeks), but I’d be happy to help.
My turnaround time is skewed at the moment (niece and nephew visiting for the next few weeks), but I’d be happy to help.
WotF Results:
- R:2
- HM:5
- sHM:0
- SF:0
- F:0
- Last: HM, Q2 v35
- Pending, Q3/Q4 v35
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Elto_Danzig
- Posts: 10
- Joined: Fri Jun 08, 2018 8:37 am
Re: Rejection
Feel free to PM me if you'd like another pair of eyes on it
eltodanzig.wordpress.com
2018 Finalist Baen Publishing Fantasy Adventure Award
V35Q3: HM | V35Q4: First round pass
2018 Finalist Baen Publishing Fantasy Adventure Award
V35Q3: HM | V35Q4: First round pass
Re: Rejection
PM if you still need fresh eyes. No, not literally, although I can hook you up with a good dealer if that is what you require....
HM x 3
SHM x 1
R - unknown
SHM x 1
R - unknown
Re: Rejection
MMM fresh eyes.
Sure, Glenn, I appreciate the offer.
Sure, Glenn, I appreciate the offer.
Trying to refute entropy with words.
Vol34: Q2 R, Q3 HM, Q4 R
Vol35: Q1 HM, Q2 R, Q3 R, Q4 pending
Blogging about my writing journey at: http://www.rebeccaetreasure.com/blog
Vol34: Q2 R, Q3 HM, Q4 R
Vol35: Q1 HM, Q2 R, Q3 R, Q4 pending
Blogging about my writing journey at: http://www.rebeccaetreasure.com/blog
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