Rotten Rejections: The Letters That Publishers Wish They'd Never Sent
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| Rating | : | 4.45 (897 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1861055404 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 102 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In the company of such hallowed names as Thomas Wolfe, Gertrude Stein, Henry James, Joseph Heller and many others, Rotten Rejections makes encouraging reading for all would-be authors.. Among the gems of editorial misjudgement included in the book are: 'You are welcome to Le Carre - he hasn't got any future.' (The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, 1963); 'It is impossible to sell animal stories' (Animal Farm, George Orwell, 1945); and 'We are not interested in science fiction which deals with negative utopias.' (Carrie, Stephen King, early 1970s). This extraordinary collection of rejection letters sent by publishers to writers - many delivered to now famous authors of books considered classics - is sure to entertain and delight readers and give more than a little comfort to struggling authors
Writers, take heart! J. Russell Rejections are the stock in trade for all writers, and you'll be delighted to discover that you're in good company when you read the rejections in this book! Some of the books that we now deem to be classics, and some of our most renowned authors were once judged to be unworthy and untalented. The bottom line, from one of the authors in this book, is to believe in yourself and to keep trying until you finally make the connection wi. reading the book is not BAD experience. But you do not miss much passing Amazon Customer The ad for this book inflates the expectations. Yes, it does include several interesting quotes, but too few. Overall, reading the book is not BAD experience. But you do not miss much passing on it.
Andre Bernard is an Editor who has contributed the rejection letters he has written during his career, together with the rejection letters he has received, to this book.
"- 'Highly entertaining' Sunday Express