When I wrote my first book, 'Koolaids,' I felt rejected and not wanted.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I've had a lot of books rejected in my time. My first novel, which didn't get published, was, with hindsight, crashingly dull.
My first novel was rejected by some of the most eminent publishers in the world. Starting again was a real wrench.
I have been rejected 120 times, probably because I didn't write the right book.
I resisted writing a book for a long time because I didn't want to invade anyone else's privacy or hurt anyone or anger anyone.
It took me a long time to even dare to envision myself as a writer. I was very uncertain and hesitant and afraid to pursue a creative life.
My first book was rejected nine times. It turned out to be a best seller, Battle Cry? in 1953.
I was twenty-seven when I began to write seriously, and after two years of rejections, my first book, 'The One in the Middle is the Green Kangaroo,' was accepted for publication.
I didn't want to write a book. They made me do it.
I was learning the craft; I didn't study writing in school. Rejection was my motivation, and failure is what taught me.
There were about ten years of trying, failing, trying again, suffering rejection, etc. My first published book, 'Story of a Girl', was the fourth book I wrote.