How would you "interpret" a rejection?

by T. O. Bührer
7th February 2012

Hello, W&A. Today I got an interesting question for you. In my opinion, there are lots of ways to deal with a rejection, and even more ways to interpret them. So, if you be rejected, how would you interpret it? Would you throw your project away? Would you laugh and say "They don't know what they're loosing..."? (Just examples) What would you do?

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I haven't yet submitted any work for consideration. Though I expect I will feel how I used to feel when I was at uni and someone critiqued by work - I studied graphic design - that was negative, or of they didn't quite 'get it'.

I am prepared though for when I do eventually submit work to agents/publishers that it is likely that I will get some rejections. Even though I know it is part of the process, I can't imagine it makes it any easier to bear.

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08/02/2012

I have to admit that I haven't quite got the thick skin needed for rejection. I feel very low very quickly. If there is a bit of an explaination that doesn't make me feel just as bad but still. It can take me quite a while to get back on form and start writting again. It is done all somewhat quietly. I do eventually get back into the routine of it all.

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