Comments on: How to Take the Sting Out of Rejection http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/how-to-take-the-sting-out-of-rejection/ Freelance Writing Jobs for All Writers Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:47:59 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Adam http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/how-to-take-the-sting-out-of-rejection/comment-page-1/#comment-24733 Adam Sun, 11 May 2008 13:09:54 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/how-to-take-the-sting-out-of-rejection/#comment-24733 @ Ann G. Sneaky! I've never thought of playing them off one another like that. We can only hope publishers havn't thought of that too! @ Ann G.

Sneaky! I’ve never thought of playing them off one another like that. We can only hope publishers havn’t thought of that too!

]]> By: Robin Marie http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/how-to-take-the-sting-out-of-rejection/comment-page-1/#comment-24641 Robin Marie Fri, 09 May 2008 15:28:51 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/how-to-take-the-sting-out-of-rejection/#comment-24641 @ Ann G. Well there's a tactic I never thought of, although it definitely makes sense. I guess it's just easier to take the lower-priced one initially without doing more work. Next time, I'll be calling back! @ Ann G.

Well there’s a tactic I never thought of, although it definitely makes sense. I guess it’s just easier to take the lower-priced one initially without doing more work. Next time, I’ll be calling back!

]]> By: bleeding espresso http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/how-to-take-the-sting-out-of-rejection/comment-page-1/#comment-24633 bleeding espresso Fri, 09 May 2008 14:57:00 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/how-to-take-the-sting-out-of-rejection/#comment-24633 Point well-taken. Rejection is just part of the business, plain and simple, and the better we deal with it, the better off we are :) Point well-taken. Rejection is just part of the business, plain and simple, and the better we deal with it, the better off we are :)

]]> By: Ann G. http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/how-to-take-the-sting-out-of-rejection/comment-page-1/#comment-24616 Ann G. Fri, 09 May 2008 12:42:24 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/how-to-take-the-sting-out-of-rejection/#comment-24616 Re: Adam's comment on plumbers-- Actually, I do. Many times, if I get a lower quote and then call the plumber/electrician/firewood hauler stating the lower quote, who gave it and what it was, they'll lower their price just to get the business. Maybe I'm alone, but calling back for items like that can be very beneficial. It's how I was buying delivered firewood last year at $150 a cord instead of the going rate of $200. Re: Adam’s comment on plumbers–

Actually, I do. Many times, if I get a lower quote and then call the plumber/electrician/firewood hauler stating the lower quote, who gave it and what it was, they’ll lower their price just to get the business.

Maybe I’m alone, but calling back for items like that can be very beneficial. It’s how I was buying delivered firewood last year at $150 a cord instead of the going rate of $200.

]]> By: Cherrye at My Bella Vita http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/how-to-take-the-sting-out-of-rejection/comment-page-1/#comment-24606 Cherrye at My Bella Vita Fri, 09 May 2008 11:49:24 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/how-to-take-the-sting-out-of-rejection/#comment-24606 Love the decorating idea! :-) Of course, my badges of horror are spread out between two countries now. Hmmm...placemats, anyone?? Love the decorating idea! :-) Of course, my badges of horror are spread out between two countries now. Hmmm…placemats, anyone??

]]> By: Scribette http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/how-to-take-the-sting-out-of-rejection/comment-page-1/#comment-24595 Scribette Fri, 09 May 2008 03:49:30 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/how-to-take-the-sting-out-of-rejection/#comment-24595 I guess it depends on what the rejection concerns. If it is a rejection regarding a query, it is always good to know asap whether an editor likes your idea or not. If it is a rejection with respect to a job posting, it does not bother me if I do not hear back from them. I guess it depends on what the rejection concerns.

If it is a rejection regarding a query, it is always good to know asap whether an editor likes your idea or not.

If it is a rejection with respect to a job posting, it does not bother me if I do not hear back from them.

]]> By: Adam http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/how-to-take-the-sting-out-of-rejection/comment-page-1/#comment-24589 Adam Fri, 09 May 2008 01:03:00 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/how-to-take-the-sting-out-of-rejection/#comment-24589 Having said that, When you call 2 plumbers to get quotes on your broken toilet, do you call the other guy back and say no thanks? Having said that,

When you call 2 plumbers to get quotes on your broken toilet, do you call the other guy back and say no thanks?

]]> By: Rhonda http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/how-to-take-the-sting-out-of-rejection/comment-page-1/#comment-24580 Rhonda Thu, 08 May 2008 22:31:16 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/how-to-take-the-sting-out-of-rejection/#comment-24580 I too would rather hear something than nothing. I understand people looking for writers (or any kind of worker for that matter), may get many replies. But when an applicant takes time to send a letter, resume, experience, writing samples, etc., I believe at least an acknowledgement is deserved. I too would rather hear something than nothing. I understand people looking for writers (or any kind of worker for that matter), may get many replies. But when an applicant takes time to send a letter, resume, experience, writing samples, etc., I believe at least an acknowledgement is deserved.

]]> By: Erika K http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/how-to-take-the-sting-out-of-rejection/comment-page-1/#comment-24578 Erika K Thu, 08 May 2008 22:12:54 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/how-to-take-the-sting-out-of-rejection/#comment-24578 I agree, at least you can reasonably assume that a human being took a few minutes to read what you wrote. I agree, at least you can reasonably assume that a human being took a few minutes to read what you wrote.

]]> By: Fiona http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/how-to-take-the-sting-out-of-rejection/comment-page-1/#comment-24576 Fiona Thu, 08 May 2008 21:44:35 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/how-to-take-the-sting-out-of-rejection/#comment-24576 You're right - the fact that they took the time to write and reject you is huge. I get so tired of never hearing back and wondering if I'm still in the running. You’re right – the fact that they took the time to write and reject you is huge. I get so tired of never hearing back and wondering if I’m still in the running.

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