Creative Writes 16

raindew01

Writing through rejection--a list of famous authors and how many times some of their works were rejected. What's especially nice--for me--is this list includes authors whose works I really respect and highly enjoy, such as Madeline L'Engle and C. S. Lewis. I find this page inspiring,... more

Reviewed by raindew01 Jun 21 2007, 12:07pm ( 14 reviews ) • kporterfield.com

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Rated by audieo57 on Jul 07, 6:37am

this is an amazing account of some our most famous authors and countless times their work was rejected before being published - some of my favorite books like "zen and the art of motorcylce maintenance" and "animal farm" are on this list - perseverance is what it takes so don't give up
Rated by wareq on Jun 29, 3:59pm

Don't let the Man get you down.
Rated by Roguescholar42 on Jun 13, 11:24pm

I'd give this nine thumbs up if I could.
Rated by lbond2 on Apr 19 2009, 2:34pm

citations!
Rated by ElDave on Mar 18 2009, 5:57pm

From the page: "Next time you're feeling down about your rejection slips, consider the following:"
Reviewed by ggwbach on Jan 29 2009, 9:57pm

what would an editor know anyway? :-)
Reviewed by queenoftartan on Jan 27 2009, 2:08pm

Too many bad books, too many websites encouraging you to add to this ghastly pile of trash. If your book gets rejected, consider getting a proper job because maybe writing just isn't for you. It takes a special sort of person. This goes out especially to writers of chick-lit. God how I hate you all.

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