So I just received a rejection for a story (admittedly slightly off topic since its not sci-fi but a personal essay).
The reader hand wrote 3-4 paragraphs relating their own experiences that were similar to those in the essay. The last paragraph stated it did not quite work for The Sun but she hoped I'd keep writing and speaking out. She wished me best of luck placing it.
So part of me definitely is enthused that it wasn't a form rejection. A smaller, more cynical part of me, wonders if she was patronizing me slightly.
Posted by tchernabyelo (Member # 2651) on :
It's hard to imagine why someone in her position would spend time bothering to write that with the intention of patronising you.
Posted by walexander (Member # 9151) on :
Any personal note you can be assured is a positive sign. Rejections letters are patronizing enough without help.
It's a good sign that maybe if it didn't work for them it might work for someone else. I'd try.
W.
Posted by Brad R Torgersen (Member # 8211) on :
That's a heck of a rejection. THE SUN offers major money, too. Like, BIG money! Hope you score on the next try!
Posted by Osiris (Member # 9196) on :
You are right, a few hours now that Iv'e thought about it, I'm only left with encouraged feelings.
The Sun does offer major money, though I was more interested in the circulation numbers.