I was helping out in the school this morning wrapping presents ready for the Christmas Bazaar. The heating wasn't working and it was really cold. By the time we finished my feet were like blocks of ice, I was glad to get back home into the warm.
I received my first rejection today. A story I sent out to (TABFF) Take a Break Fiction Feast in September. At first I was quite up set and felt like having a weep so I indulged in self pity for about half an hour before I remembered some wise words from a friend of mine. She says 'You are not a real writer until you have had a rejection' and that's true in many ways. Then she told me to pick myself up and get back out there - very wise lady is my good friend Linda.
I am in the shop tomorrow so won't have time to do any real writing but on Friday I intend to re-work the story and pick another market to send it to. A lesson learnt today.
About Me
- Rae Argent
- A fiction writer and mum to three great kids, also lucky enough to be married to the man of my dreams. In spite of that mushy comment I do not write flowery romance - I like a nice helping of real life grit in my work. I have a Diploma in Literature & Creative Writing from The Open University and remain a member of the wonderful Watford Writers, despite moving on several times. I am a big fan of Swanwick Writers Summer School which has taught me a great deal and where I have made many great friends. I have yet to reach the dizzy heights of becoming a published superstar but will continue to send my work out into the world.
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