tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3918601834627843862.post1111313894355284364..comments2022-05-11T11:53:42.467-04:00Comments on Optimism Abounds: My Rejection Letter - HyperionKevin P. Sheridanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07168941416754157928noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3918601834627843862.post-28570794931370160562011-02-14T19:42:28.195-05:002011-02-14T19:42:28.195-05:00Just read your newest post. Again, not the situati...Just read your newest post. Again, not the situation you'd prefer, but (optimistically speaking) a better situation than most. You've still got your story and your own style of writing that'll surely shine through your work regardless.<br /><br />And this whole thing is so exciting from a vicarious standpoint, must say. :)Marybkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12013291291298167627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3918601834627843862.post-49070177816002270062011-02-14T18:52:05.388-05:002011-02-14T18:52:05.388-05:00Good point Mary (on both counts). This is the kin...Good point Mary (on both counts). This is the kind of treatment an agent gets as opposed to a cold call. When an agent writes to an editor, it's typically someone they've worked with before and have established a relationship with. Hence, when they feel they're not right for the work, the editor takes the time to explain why. Plus, it gives the agent a chance to help the writer out. Like me. With a complete re-write. Ugh...Kevin P. Sheridanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168941416754157928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3918601834627843862.post-66454423595266047182011-02-14T17:03:30.189-05:002011-02-14T17:03:30.189-05:00These letters (though not the response we're w...These letters (though not the response we're wanting to see) are interesting. The editors seem to be willing to share a bit of their insights, even with the rejection, rather than a blanket, "This one is not for me..."<br /><br />Thanks for sharing this, Kevin.Marybkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12013291291298167627noreply@blogger.com