As a self-published author, one of my goals is to become a traditionally published author. To achieve those means, I send my manuscripts to agents and editors at publishers and to contests. Once you submit a manuscript, you get a response after six to twelve weeks if they are interested. No response = REJECTION.
In December 2020, I submitted a short story for consideration into an anthology. Since I hadn’t heard back in over a year, I assumed it was another rejection. To my surprise, this past weekend, I got this email:
“Dear Sandra,
We have great news for you. The story, Dancing with the Devil, that you submitted to the anthology THE HAUNTED STATES OF AMERICA, edited by SCBWI and to be published by Henry Holt, has been accepted. Congratulations! There were many hundreds of submissions, and yours was one of the fifty to be selected.”
Perseverance Pays off!
Congratulations on this extraordinary accomplishment, I am looking forward to reading this story and happy for the exposure that your other works will receive.
I do value your support!
Yay!!! Congratulations,
Thank you!
Not at all surprised my friend. You are amazing!
Aww, likewise!
Congratulations!!
How fantastic!!!! I would love to read it! Congratulations.
Thank you! As soon as it’s available!
¡Muchísimas felicidades! Te admiro y espero leerlo muy pronto.
Gracias Prima!
Awesome, It is said that great things unfold overtime. A huge Congratulations, Sandra!!!
Thank you so much!
Congratulations Sandra! This is great. All your hard work paid off. I can’t imagine how enthusiastic you must be. Congratulations and best of luck with all future submissions.
Congratulations Sandra