I just got another rejection yesterday
8 months ago
and it was electronic. I much prefer the rejections that someone has taken the time to put on paper and mail to me. Even receiving a few helpful comments would be nice. =(
How to have my writing published
It made me
THRILLED! 
"Lots of knocking, and it took that one answer."
How I did it: I wrote my first two chapters and my last one to have ready for anyone who asked for them after a query letter. I thought about something I'd want to read but hadn't seen written about yet. Then I wrote query letters and waited.
My last chapter changed dramatically and I had to ask for a deadline extention, but the publisher was willing to work with me to make sure they got the best book I could write.
Lessons & tips:
- Write what you know but make it something that people haven't heard much about.
- Be prepared to hear a lot of nos.
- If it's your first book, be prepared to do it for the foot in the door and not the money.
- Look for new or small presses who may not get as many queries
- Set a deadline for yourself that is sooner than the publisher's deadline.
- Understand there is a long time spent in editing and plan your release date accordingly.
Resources: The internet to do the loads of research. I researched my topic and publishers.
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Someday...
2 years ago
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Untitled
2 years ago
I want to get my feminist view point style writing published in feminist magazines/ books.
Don't Give Up!
3 years ago
No matter what others say, if your writing is good, do NOT let them discourage you! Protect yourself and your writings early on with copyrights,etc. Whatever you do, make sure you’ve got someone willing to go over it and make sure it’s written properly. A good editor is worth their weight in gold (if I do say so myself)... If you want this dream, aim high and give it all you’ve got! Millions of People love to read…so many topics to choose from, certainly there’s a market for what you have to say! NEVER GIVE UP!!!!!
