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Why Was My Writing Rejected?

January 14, 2011 By Lynette Benton 3 Comments

If a publisher’s ever rejected your writing, you’re probably familiar with the doubt and self-questioning such a rejection can create. Since publishers seldom give their reasons for rejecting our work, we writers have made an (unpaid) industry out of trying to discover the reasons for ourselves. … [Read more...] about Why Was My Writing Rejected?

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Claim Your Subject

January 14, 2011 By Lynette Benton 2 Comments

My sister once asked me, “What writing subject do you claim as your own?” Without hesitating, I answered, “Work.” Although I enjoy writing on a number of subjects, I probably get the most pleasure and satisfaction from writing about work. I’m fascinated by the claims our jobs make on us, the … [Read more...] about Claim Your Subject

Filed Under: Creative Writing Tips, Personal Essays, Working Tagged With: creative writing tips

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