02/11/2008 22:15:55

Dear Stacy,

You are still young. Learn to take rejections, because they are part of an artist or writer's life. You will have plenty of acceptance of your work, as your life progresses.

In 2003, I wrote a novel. I sent it to 250 agents, first the New York ones, finally the Florida and Texas ones. I received 250 rejections. What did I do? In 2004 I wrote another novel and sent out 300 query letters, about 50 agents wanted to read the manuscript so I mailed them out at $18 per. What did I get? All rejections! What did I do? I wrote another novel. Sent query letters to 300 agents, 60 wanted to read the manuscript, so I sent it neatly packed in a special box with a cover letter, etc. Every one rejected the book. I am a sensitive person, too, all creative people are. You just take it and move on, not letting rejection cloud your creativity.

I didn't, and if you look at my gallery page, you will see some of my creative work.

Live in the light,

Lisabeth

11/19/2007 15:33:39

Rejection can hurt, but it also can make us stronger. The antidote to this malady is perseverance.

11/19/2007 13:45:00

bums to that

11/07/2007 12:57:00

Ya that stinks- but keep trying.  Eventually you will get in and then you will be thrilled!  Keep painting no matter what-