Book Quote by Mitali Perkins

I've had a lot of books rejected in my time. My first novel, which didn't get published, was, with hindsight, crashingly dull.

— Helen Fielding

You have to read a lot so you know what good writing looks like and you get inspired. You have to write a lot…

— Rick Riordan

I've rejected certain books, then gone back later and loved them.

— J. Courtney Sullivan

Rejection is nature's way of telling you to write a better book.

— James D. Macdonald

Your struggle is part of your story. Being rejected from something you want often means you are being directed toward something you need.

— Anonymous

Rejection or refusal is a temporary phase of life. Always give yourself another chance. Never surrender and don't give your last try in anything…

— Ritu Ghatourey

“Don't over edit. Don't second-guess yourself, or your ideas. Just write. Write every day, and keep at it. Don't get discouraged with the rejections.…

— Heather Grace Stewart

Notice and cherish surprises, take deep breath when you rejected from something good. It's often means you're being rejected something better. Be patient, Be…

— Unknow

It's not easy. I got lots of rejections when I first started out. If you want to write, you have to believe in yourself…

— Rick Riordan

Rejection is a part of life. Just learn to deal with it and keep moving

— Superman

[Rejection] made me quit writing once. For six months. I started up again when my then seven-year-old son asked me to start writing again…

— Kirby Larson

Whenever young writers ask me for advice, I always say you have to be able to take a lot of rejection because, unless you're…

— Mary Gaitskill