Tuesday 9 December 2008

Oh no not another one.

Following the rejection emails I received in the past two days you can imagine what I thought when I saw a message from an editor sitting in my inbox this afternoon. But, I thought bravely, best open it and get it over with. At least it was from Jill Finlay and she writes the best rejection emails I have ever had. She trys to find something positive and always lets you down gently so it wouldn't be so bad.
I while I still maintain that Jill writes great rejection emails, she writes even better acceptance ones.
Yes, you've understood me correctly. I've sold a story. It seems like ages since I was able to say that (I'd need to check my WW file to give you the exact length of time but it's been too long.)
I could barely keep the smile off my face all afternoon. And there's nothing like a bit of success for spurring you on.
Thanks Jill.

8 comments:

Karen said...

I know what you mean about Jill's nice rejections, having had a couple myself, but that's great news! Well done :o)

Colette McCormick said...

They are encouraging even when they're letting yo down and it does make me wonder why more editors aren't like that.

Anonymous said...

Well done. That's a nice Xmas present.

Colette McCormick said...

It certainly is.

Annie Wicking said...

Great news my dear friend! I'm sorry I haven't been around much to hear your good news early.

Best wishes,
Annie

Colette McCormick said...

No problem Annie. Been up to anything intersetsing?

Kath McGurl said...

Well done Gonna Be!

Colette McCormick said...

Thanks Womag. It does the soul good.