I received rejection letters for ten years (one on a napkin, written in crayon.) I had all my rejection notices stored in… — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
“The word 'NO' is the best motivation there is for the storyteller in you.” — A.K. Kuykendall Copy Share Image
I know there's a lot of talk about self-publishing right now. Everyone's giddy with the possibilities. And I'll admit that it looks… — Patrick Rothfuss Copy Share Image
This is a stamina game, so don't despair if you run down a blind alley and have to start over, or if… — Tim Maleeny Copy Share Image
I wrote short stories for seven years and used to mail them out. You couldn't send them by e-mail. I called them… — Jess Walter Copy Share Image
“It takes more courage to try and fail than not to try and never succeed.” — Nanette L. Avery Copy Share Image
To aspiring writers, I would tell them that we live in a wonderful time where you're able to make your work visible,… — Diablo Cody Copy Share Image
I wanted to do the comic strip. I tried to get it syndicated, and I sent some examples to a syndication company,… — Brian Regan Copy Share Image
“I enjoy self-publishing & sending publishers rejection letters. They're like, 'Who is this guy?' And I'm like, 'the end of your industry.” — Ryan Lilly Copy Share Image
I got a rejection letter from an editor at HarperCollins, who included a report from his professional reader. This report shredded my… — David Mitchell Copy Share Image
When I was growing up, I wanted to be a coach. I had people telling me you can't do this, you're not… — Dick Vitale Copy Share Image
A good play is a good play. If you want to chalk up your rejection letters to the fact that you're a… — Jane Anderson Copy Share Image
