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On Working with Editors, Seeking Guidance, and Self-Advocating
Posted on April 23, 2014 4 Comments
A few weeks ago I received an email from a literary journal concerning an essay I had submitted. The email said that the editors had read my piece and felt “very strongly about it” and that the editorial staff was “currently working on revisions to the piece” and would be in touch within the week […]
Rejection, Faith, and the Law of Attraction
Posted on March 17, 2014 9 Comments
Today when I collected my mail, the latest issue of a particular literary journal that will remain nameless had arrived. I gathered the assortment of mail, glancing at the cover of this journal, and said aloud with verve and finality: “I’m still mad at you,” albeit in a sulky tone. As if this journal could […]
