Billy Coffey
Billy Coffey

The Art of Rejection

February 25, 2010  

rejectionsWriters compare rejection notices like veterans compare war wounds. And that’s appropriate, I think. The two are very similar, evidences of battles not necessarily won or lost or even stalemated, but simply fought. Both begin as a bitter pain that seems unendurable but, with hope and God and perseverance, may become points of pride later.

See this? we say. Got that one three years ago. Hurt like hell, too. Doesn’t really bother me much anymore though, except when it rains…

For those of you who might have missed this post the first time around, Rachelle Gardner has been kind enough to repost it for me today on her blog. We both invite you over to read it.

And remember — always try one more time.

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  • http://www.dayleshockley.com Dayle

    Rejection seems to be on the brain of writers/editors these days. I posted about it recently on my writing blog, then saw where Chip MacGregor posted a guest post about it today. For sure, it’s always something we have to deal with. You did a great job of outlining how.

  • http://www.reggreenbooks.blogspot.com Reggie

    Thank you for sharing your heart, how you have dealt with rejection and how you found the motivation to carry on.

  • http://godsheart-heart2heart.blogspot.com Kat

    Billy,

    Been to this blog already and left you a great comment. Your writing has always inspired me. I guess if one gets enough of these it may discourage them for awhile but each book I’ve ever read has told me of just what it has taken for that author to become published or for that inventor to be taken seriously.

    If we all listened to those letters and words, our book stores would be out of business and life would be pretty much boring. Yet like you, we pursue on in hopes of someone to give us the chance we need and I can’t wait to see just how far yours goes. Always a fan of your writing and I hope to review your book for you soon!

    Love and Hugs ~ Kat

  • Dana

    Hello Billy,

    I am a new client of Rachelle’s. Last month, I received my first rejection email. Thank you so much for your blog today. It keeps me encouraged. I simply will not give up, no matter what it takes. You are an inspiration.

    Dana Bryant

  • http://snowcatcher.blogspot.com Snowcatcher

    Incredible. You always have such an uplifting attitude. I’m so glad you finally get the podium! Thanks for sharing this!

  • http://katshappyathome.blogspot.com Kathy

    I’ll have to check it out

  • http://www.endeanmom1.blogspot.com Beth E.

    Very good advice, Billy. Rejection is always painful. Everyone wants to be accepted, acknowledged, and appreciated.

    I’m so glad you didn’t give up. :-)

  • http://www.stacypost.blogspot.com Stacy Post

    I enjoyed your post immensely. One quality that every successful writer has is perserverance. Your 57 rejections may turn into 100, but someday, that “yes” will happen. Each writer has his/her own special number. Don’t give up!

  • http://light-her-lamp.blogspot.com Jaycee

    Just read your post on Rachelle’s post. Apart from being such an encouraging post, the way you wrote it shows you’re a great writer. Thanks for the encouragement.