tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post92870866216515764..comments2024-03-09T02:15:11.120-08:00Comments on Eric W. Trant: Zen in the Face of RejectionEric W. Tranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13842968931062056407noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-25360427307128483162013-04-01T23:52:41.381-07:002013-04-01T23:52:41.381-07:00Nice pictures.Is there any way to tell who's p...Nice pictures.Is there any way to tell who's pictures?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11123855933348666544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-48692877260752170692012-08-26T18:06:19.592-07:002012-08-26T18:06:19.592-07:00Perspective is important when dealing with rejecti...Perspective is important when dealing with rejection. It's the only way to keep balance.<br /><br />JaiJai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-67211707806286250182012-08-16T14:24:16.581-07:002012-08-16T14:24:16.581-07:00I like Bethany #2. She has spunk and stick-to-it-n...I like Bethany #2. She has spunk and stick-to-it-ness and all those other cliches. And I love that her friend read it all the way through. Great post, Eric. :)Raquel Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870113745683162915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-60281822084992149942012-08-16T05:32:51.767-07:002012-08-16T05:32:51.767-07:00Writing is kind of a sad addiction. To those of us...Writing is kind of a sad addiction. To those of us who are really in the throes of it, nothing will keep us from it. Don't you think? <br /><br />Yes, I am an organ donor. Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-2470781963418927082012-08-14T23:45:30.508-07:002012-08-14T23:45:30.508-07:00I've been lucky enough to receive some excelle...I've been lucky enough to receive some excellent feedback on my early writings - even if it was only in the form "I like it cuz you wrote it." I'm always on the look out for what the feedback means.<br /><br />I really liked the part of "realized her friend read the book" because that is what is most important to me. If you read my writing, and say I didn't like it because . . it means you "read it" and formed an opinion. I want the opinion, even if it hurts. <br /><br />I think I'm more the Bethy #2. I'm willing to admit I don't know it all - especially when it comes to my own story. I got it all in my head, not always on the paper. Bethy #2 believed she could learn and improve. Even through her tears and hurt feelings.<br /><br />But isn't that the story of life too? Sometimes, you just keep going until you're satisfied with the outcomes, no matter how long it takes?<br /><br />Excellent post Eric. A good reminder that success is not an overnight happening.<br /><br />.......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-46182114307488418442012-08-14T21:55:07.595-07:002012-08-14T21:55:07.595-07:00Sadly, for most of us struggling writers. Rejectio...Sadly, for most of us struggling writers. Rejection is not a fictional story but an all too real one.<br /><br />I think more of the tuition of rejection. It is the price we pay for trying to live our dreams.<br /><br />If we give up, we will never know. All we can do is try to improve and keep knocking on doors.<br /><br />Many rejections give you no sure reason. And humans tend to guess with their fears.<br /><br />Research the possible outlets for your work. Approach each editor or agent as if applying for a job. Keep writing.<br /><br />As always, an interesting post, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-22390510749059740452012-08-14T15:23:15.920-07:002012-08-14T15:23:15.920-07:00Bethy version 2 is a smart cookie! I stumbled into...Bethy version 2 is a smart cookie! I stumbled into the kind and helpful arms of the online writing community a few years back. I've sent a handful of queries - lucked into some awesome feedback and started again. and again. I've learned so much over those years - I'm getting closer!!<br /><br />And yes, I'm an organ donor - they won't take my blood because of the meds I have to take, but they can take my organ when I no longer need them :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-76032850177795576332012-08-14T13:27:34.786-07:002012-08-14T13:27:34.786-07:00Good Lord No!!!! My mom suggested I send one of my...Good Lord No!!!! My mom suggested I send one of my poems to the New Yorker. I was drunk, so I clicked the link provided and did just that. They said thank you very kindly, "No". <br /><br />I wasn't crushed, but I am in no position to really care. And that's okay. Yes, I am an organ donor, and a marrow donor, and a blood donor. What's left? Well, I must have donated it already. I work for the blood bank. Donating is part of our resume :)<br /><br />Glad you posted. It is a metaphor for many things. I shall apply it! My "grammer" SUCKS!<br />Wine and Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06778785233226804217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-64294674968037274582012-08-14T12:32:04.773-07:002012-08-14T12:32:04.773-07:00Love this!! Thanks. Love this!! Thanks. Christine Danekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00979611961825725350noreply@blogger.com