tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926989890703867833.post876193101759569114..comments2024-02-10T03:13:55.366-05:00Comments on Behind The Garden Gate: Agonizing Over RejectionsThe Wild Rose Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10788008988163575341noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926989890703867833.post-58517493195114667142011-05-02T17:41:16.140-04:002011-05-02T17:41:16.140-04:00I love submitting to TWRP. I started submitting ma...I love submitting to TWRP. I started submitting manuscripts in 2007 and just this year signed my first contract after my first three manuscripts were rejected-for good reason! lol. But the feedback I received on those were incredible and they helped me reach this point in my writing. I am very grateful for those rejection letters otherwise I think I would still be making the same writing mistakes. I would encourage all romance writers to submit to TWRP and to definitely use the awesome resources provided on their website. The self editing guidelines are my new bible lol:) Thanks TWRP:)Jennifer Snownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926989890703867833.post-72163222141283995302011-04-25T18:18:58.378-04:002011-04-25T18:18:58.378-04:00Great post, Allison. You put my exact feelings int...Great post, Allison. You put my exact feelings into words. I agonize over rejections. But, it's a wonderful feeling when I offer suggestions and the opportunity to resubmit, and the manuscript comes back sooo much better...and I'm able to offer a contract! I sincerely appreciate the authors who are so gracious about the feedback.<br /><br />Thanks for the kind words, Jannine. You were a joy to work with. :-)allywildrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16195052213110429010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926989890703867833.post-78487939382540762302011-04-23T19:56:23.223-04:002011-04-23T19:56:23.223-04:00As an author who has received my share of generic ...As an author who has received my share of generic rejections, I appreciate your comments, Allison. I often wonder how anyone could expect us to grow without a few words of kindness and encouragement? I'm a newbie to TWRP, but I have only the highest praise for the feedback and encouragement I've received.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13523010278308518222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926989890703867833.post-12058404368349571222011-04-19T22:31:13.455-04:002011-04-19T22:31:13.455-04:00Wow! Thank you for giving the other side of a reje...Wow! Thank you for giving the other side of a rejection. I appreciate TWRP in so many ways. One of the major ones is how much I've grown in the short interaction I've had with a TWRP editor. I'd venture to say, I'm blooming as a writer and that's all because a TWRP editor took the time to give such helpful suggestions.Cherie Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09251826824735524360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926989890703867833.post-74838514601544085482011-04-19T12:23:45.677-04:002011-04-19T12:23:45.677-04:00The editors at TWRP are always supportive. The fir...The editors at TWRP are always supportive. The first novel I submitted was 136,000 words long and full of POV changes. Still, Laurie encouraged me to edit and resubmit, and Ally saw worth beneath the head hopping nightmare. I can't thank them enough for giving me a chance instead of a form rejection letter!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926989890703867833.post-84213078292626938912011-04-19T08:35:00.974-04:002011-04-19T08:35:00.974-04:00Allison, you are also a super editor. You never tr...Allison, you are also a super editor. You never tried to change my story, just make it better. And it is. Thank you!Lilly Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12085355337721818824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926989890703867833.post-58408670581189177542011-04-19T07:05:11.115-04:002011-04-19T07:05:11.115-04:00Thank you for heartfelt post Allison. It just high...Thank you for heartfelt post Allison. It just highlights for me why I'm so thrilled to a rose in the garden! I love how the whole team are there to help, not hinder a writer's journey. <br /><br />My initial terror after hitting the 'send' button on my very first submission, was soon eased with that first personal letter telling me exactly what I needed to do to improve my story and give it the chance of publication. Not a flat out no! WOW!! Where do you get that kind of feedback from anyone else? <br /><br />My story has a happy ending due to that letter and the reworking with the suggestions in mind. I can't praise my editor, Johanna enough. We truly are blessed to have such a team helping us become the best we can be.LaVerne Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10418742073687153863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926989890703867833.post-86728411560983181712011-04-17T20:48:47.005-04:002011-04-17T20:48:47.005-04:00TWRP editors have been fabulous to work with, thei...TWRP editors have been fabulous to work with, their feedback worth its weight in gold. I currently have 4 manuscripts under consideration by 2 different editors, and I can't praise them enough. Lori and Susan, you're the best! You've shown me how to proceed with my writing and what areas needed to be improved on. My writing is much stronger for it and, as soon as tax season is over, I'm tackling revisions to resub. For a newbie like me, your patience and guidance are invaluable. Thank you! And thank you, Allison, for such a terrific write-up.Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07467758794629556412noreply@blogger.com