We all get them. The more you write and submit, the more you will receive.
The more rejections you earn, the better your chance is at earning an
acceptance or assignment.
Does a Rejection mean you’re a Bad Writer?
Your chances of getting a rejection because you're a bad writer are slim.
Even if you did, what's one opinion? If one editor doesn't like your writing
style, who's to say that there aren't many others that love it? Ask any
experienced writer, and I'll bet that they have come in contact with at least
one editor that doesn't like the way they write.
Can Rejections Help You?
We can wonder why it's called a rejection and why it can seem so harsh. But
none of that matters! However we try to make rejections bad in our heads is
just a cover-up for the way we really feel about it-insecure. It's scary to
send out queries, because we're putting ourselves out there. We just might get
judged and criticized. Oh no, a nice editor might give you some feedback on
your writing! Okay, sorry, I got a little sarcastic. It won't happen again.
The great thing is that the more queries you send out, the easier it becomes.
Just keep writing and submitting. This is a business after all. Treat it like
one!
The Top 8 Reasons for Rejection:
(In no particular order)
The Editor doesn't like your writing
The Editor doesn't like the way you communicate
with them
Your style differs from the publication's
general style
Your format is incorrect (margins, missing info,
etc.)
Your material includes grammar mistakes,
spelling errors, typos, etc.