60 Reasons Your Writing Will Be Rejected

60 Reasons Your Writing Will Be Rejected

So, you've written a story. What now? Well, must be time to submit it for publication, right? Before you do, stop and think about whether this story is really ready to be accepted. What makes me an expert on this topic? Over the past 15 years, I've submitted my work over 1,500 times. This has … Continue reading 60 Reasons Your Writing Will Be Rejected

The Unacceptance

Last night, for at least the third time in my writing career, I received the dreaded unacceptance. The unacceptance may be the only thing worse than the rejection. For those who don't know, the unacceptance happens when an editor/publisher decides not to use your story after issuing an acceptance email. Sometimes it happens after rounds … Continue reading The Unacceptance