I just recently received my last rejction for 2011. For those who haven’t read these reports before know that I pull any submissions 6 months after I sent them out if there is no word so I can keep track of my work.
A few notes for this year:
- I started sending out my 2nd full length collection but then decided I would go with Sibling Rivalry Press for publication so that’ll be out in 2013!
- My 4th chapbook was out for contests considerations and was picked up by Finishing Line Press on its third visit out. It was also a finalist for another contest. It is, of course, out now.
- I didn’t really work on prose submissions this year or photography.
- This year I sent out fewer submission packets then last year, only 87 which I know is still a lot, but down from previous years. Out of those I had 29 accepted. That’s 33%! That’s up from the year before. Each year my amount has gone up and I think the “level” of the journals has gone up although I haven’t really focused on that.
I’ll be interested to see how the numbers go for 2012!
It’s alright… you’ll do better next time… and hey, you said it yourself your amount goes up each year…
best of luck
Oh 33% is awesome! Should have noted that
Yeah you should… hope one day it’ll reach 99% (note: 1-% so ppl won’t envy you
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Best of luck
I’d faint if it got that high!
You are an inspiration!!
Aww thanks Beth
Great Jessie! I got two rejections out of twelve, but still waiting on a few more notices. Sending off a SASE today. Then I have to do my own rejections. Sigh. But Beth is right, you are my inspiration
Nice work, E!
So happy at you submitting E! Yay!
That’s great, but honestly, I’m surprised you get rejected at all! Ditto on the inspiration part! I’m glad you post this info, very interesting to know.
I don’t know how you manage to write and submit like you do! Wow! That inspires me right there. And 33% acceptance? wwwooohoooo! I’m so excited for you and for all that is ahead!
Great achievements! If 83 is less than the year beforehand, yes, that is still a lot, and you put in a heck of a lot of effort! Best of luck for 2012!
Thanks everyone! 33% is such a fun number. I’m at 1/3rd!
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