I have been told that all writers face rejection on a large scale. I have been expecting it for a while now, and since submitting a short story to a couple of online magazines I've been waiting patiently to receive my first rejection notice. I got that today. Now, I feel like I can say that I am a writer.
Rejection is a part of the human experience. In most cases it's not a pleasant experience, however I have discovered that if the impending rejection is expected it's a little easier to accept.
I had submitted a short story called "Road Rage" to an online literary magazine. I had done my research by reading several issues of the magazine and I had expected that my submission would would be something they would definitely be interested in. The message I received told me that while they enjoyed my writing and my story it simply wasn't right for them at this time.
The message was most likely a form based response, and I can understand that. Rather than being discouraged, I reflect on the writing of several different authors - some famous, some not - and each and every one of them has received a response worded similar to mine. So, I am not angry, sad, or depressed ... I actually feel like I'm one of the club.
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