Happy New Year all! I started the year off receiving a wonderful rejection letter from one of the top 20 theaters in the country. I wish all theaters had the resources to respond so kindly. "Our team of readers found this piece engaging, particularly with regards to the witty, at times venomous, banter between the characters. They also enjoyed the increasing absurdity that mounts as the piece goes on. However, although we found this piece compelling at times, we have decided not to pursue a production of it at this current moment." This is a great lesson to all readers of all plays everywhere. A++ when your acceptance speaks louder than your dismissal. I almost forgot I'd written the play. This small vote of confidence has me digging back in. #playwrightlife#rejectionseason Have you received a “rejection” you wouldn’t mind sharing with our subscribers? Other thoughts on rejection season? Let’s start a discussion.
I am not a prolific submitter but I love what Sylvia Plath said, that rejection letters show her she tries. Any time I get a rejection letter I think of that and it makes me feel good about at least putting my work out there.
Sometimes a rejection letter can help me to see how outsiders perceive my work. It can be useful in developing a vocabulary about a particular piece, descriptors I might not have thought of otherwise.
I am not a prolific submitter but I love what Sylvia Plath said, that rejection letters show her she tries. Any time I get a rejection letter I think of that and it makes me feel good about at least putting my work out there.
A year or so ago I received a rejection letter from a festival saying that my play made the semi-finals and they asked me to submit again.
Sometimes a rejection letter can help me to see how outsiders perceive my work. It can be useful in developing a vocabulary about a particular piece, descriptors I might not have thought of otherwise.