Most of the rejections you receive will
be form letters. It is important to remember that just because a
rejection is a “form” it doesn't mean your story is bad. Nor does
it mean the editor is a heartless meanie who can't be bothered to
send you a personal note. Form rejections are a necessary part of the
business.
Sometimes you'll be fortunate enough to
get a personal rejection. These usually offer specific reasons on why
a story wasn't accepted and, on occasion, may offer advice about how
to improve the story. But, although personal rejections may be more
encouraging than form rejections, in the end they both mean no.
The worst thing you can do is let
rejections of any kind discourage you from continuing to seek
publication.
So, what have you submitted today?
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