by Hollye Dexter | May 17, 2015 | Stephen Bishop, writers and rejection, writing, writing life, writing memoir
In Stephen Bishop’s guest bathroom, there is a framed rejection letter from Apple Records, saying that they found his compositions “unsuitable” for their catalog.When you exit the bathroom and walk down the hall, however, you’ll see this — walls lined with gold...
by Hollye Dexter | Aug 8, 2011 | how to get published, Kathryn Stockett, persistence, The Help, writers and rejection, writing, writing rejection
I recently read an interview with Kathryn Stockett, author of the New York Times #1 bestselling novel The Help, which is now being made into a film. She said her book was initially rejected by 60 agents and publishers. 60!4 agents rejected my first book, and I went...
by Hollye Dexter | Dec 10, 2010 | hope through adversity, life lessons, the power of love, writers and rejection
“Bad times have a scientific value. These are occasions a good learner would not miss.” –Ralph Waldo EmersonLast week – ah, such a lovely miracle week that culminated on my birthday. It was the best. I was feeling strong, centered, enthusiastic and...