"Leaha, Belated welcome to the novelist group; we're delighted to have you join us! If you haven’t done so already, you might introduce yourself by telling us what you’re working on in the “Show Me Your Novel and I’ll…"
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Pushing Past Rejection
Started this discussion. Last reply by Melissa Love Aug 13, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
My manuscript has been reviewed by two editors at well known publishers, in addition to an agent. It has not yet been picked up, which means I have faced three rejections. How many times has/did…Continue
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Ava Bleu replied to the discussion 'Pushing Past Rejection'
"That's trickier for me. At first, i was modifying my manuscripts according to feedback but at some point you have to determine the feedback that is valid and the feedback that will change the authenticity of your story.
I usually work on…"
Leaha Shaikh replied to the discussion 'Pushing Past Rejection'
"Thank you for the encouragement! I do have a question. Did you continue to mold and shape that same manuscript with each rejection, or did you move on to your next piece of writing? I am setting aside time this summer to polish up my…"
Ava Bleu replied to the discussion 'Pushing Past Rejection'
"Ah, Leaha,
I've received so many rejections I get suspicious when someone likes my work--and that's no joke. Well over a hundred and I'm in good company--you should read about Stephen King.
There was a time when I was counting…"
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Pushed
I love how the Amplified Bible enhances scripture, particularly in 2 Peter 3:18, "But grow in grace (undeserved favor, spiritual strength) and [a]recognition and knowledge and understanding of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (the Messiah). To Him [be] glory (honor, majesty, and splendor) both now and to the day of eternity. Amen (so be it)!" When I read this, I feel thankful that I have not only tried to remain as a student of Jesus Christ, but also as a student of life. As a result, I have…See More
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Intersections
Many times we intend to take the gospel to those in need, but other times God takes those in need of the gospel and brings them directly to us. He just seems to have a way of taming that independent streak that keeps us going our own separate ways. So when his divine plans prevail, causing our paths to cross with certain people in ways we could never have constructed, we start to pay attention. The Bible makes sense of this in Proverbs 19:21, "You can make many plans,but the Lord’s purpose will…See More
Leaha Shaikh replied to the discussion 'Do I need to start a blog or a website?' in the group Your First Novel
"I met with an editor a few years ago to talk about the possibility of publishing my manuscript. The editor then advised me that I needed to establish a following of readers and a great way of doing that would be to start a blog. I have…"
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Pushing Past Rejection
My manuscript has been reviewed by two editors at well known publishers, in addition to an agent. It has not yet been picked up, which means I have faced three rejections. How many times has/did your manuscript get rejected, and what helps/helped you to persevere?See More
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Backbone
We should not break the backbone of our faith for the sake of not cramping our style. Still, we tend to hang our hopes on weighty issues that even the most solid of backbones was never meant to carry. So we address popular opinions, but hopefully without tweaking ours to suit theirs. In The Message Bible, Matthew 5:14-16 reads, "You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We're going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I…See More
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Pushed
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 6:21am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I love how the Amplified Bible enhances scripture, particularly in 2 Peter 3:18, "But grow in grace (undeserved favor, spiritual strength) and [a]recognition and knowledge and understanding of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (the Messiah). To Him [be] glory (honor, majesty, and splendor) both now and to the day of eternity. Amen (so be it)!" When I read this, I feel thankful that I have not only tried to remain as a student of Jesus Christ, but also as a student of life. As a result, I have…
Continue Intersections
Posted on June 1, 2012 at 8:39pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Many times we intend to take the gospel to those in need, but other times God takes those in need of the gospel and brings them directly to us. He just seems to have a way of taming that independent streak that keeps us going our own separate ways. So when his divine plans prevail, causing our paths to cross with certain people in ways we could never have constructed, we start to pay attention. The Bible makes sense of this in Proverbs 19:21, "You can make many plans,but the Lord’s purpose…
Continue Backbone
Posted on May 31, 2012 at 6:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
We should not break the backbone of our faith for the sake of not cramping our style. Still, we tend to hang our hopes on weighty issues that even the most solid of backbones was never meant to carry. So we address popular opinions, but hopefully without tweaking ours to suit theirs. In The Message Bible, Matthew 5:14-16 reads, "You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We're going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I…
Continue Expectation
Posted on May 29, 2012 at 6:20am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Expectation greets me at the start of a new day. It always leaves me feeling eager for great things and sometimes feeling anxious that I might settle for lesser things. So I pick up God's word with hopes that I might never fail to have any expectations at all because I serve a big God who is capable of big things. How about you? Do you greet each day with great expectations of an even greater God? If not I want to encourage you to read Ephesians 3:20, "Now all glory to God, who is able,…
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- At 9:08am on June 24, 2012,
Meg Waite Clayton said… Leaha, Belated welcome to the novelist group; we're delighted to have you join us! If you haven’t done so already, you might introduce yourself by telling us what you’re working on in the “Show Me Your Novel and I’ll Show You Mine” discussion. We do a live chat Wednesdays at 1 EST; instructions on how to participate are in the "Our Water Cooler" box near the top of the group page. Do join us! And we save the wall for discussion, but welcome links to helpful blog posts on the “Links to Helpful Blog Posts for Writers” discussion thread.
Meg Waite Clayton
Novelist Group Moderator
Bestselling Author of four novels, including The Wednesday Sisters, (a writing group novel), and the forthcoming The Wednesday Daughters (all Random House/Ballantine)
- At 7:12pm on May 25, 2012,
Jeedoo Douglass said… Hey Leaha. Keep it up!
- At 10:14am on May 22, 2012,
Jill Starishevsky said…
Welcome to SheWrites. Feel free to reach out if you need anything.
Jill Starishevsky
Prosecutor, Child Abuse/Sex Crimes
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- At 9:46am on May 22, 2012,
Caitlyn Levin said… Hello,
Welcome to She Writes! We're excited to have you here.
You can check out the Getting Started section to help you find your way around, or a great way to jump in is to get involved with our Groups and Live Chats.
Feel free to let me know if you have any questions!All the best,
Caitlyn Levin
Managing Editor, SW Blog
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