Not sure what to buy the writer in your life for Christmas? Here's an idea: Blood on the Floor: How Writers Survive Rejection. This collection of essays, poems and stories is sure to take the loneliness out of that last rejection letter.
It has already worked for me! As I proofed my short piece in this anthology before it went to press, I discovered it was right behind an essay by fellow Canadian writer, Lori Hahnel. (Who else but a Canadian would refer to their coveted rejection letter from Mark Anthony Jarman?) Lori and I have since connected online and had a few laughs about how this book led to our introduction.
Another idea: If buying a book for your writer friend isn't in the cards, consider writing a review of their work on Goodreads or elsewhere. This gesture is always appreciated.
It has already worked for me! As I proofed my short piece in this anthology before it went to press, I discovered it was right behind an essay by fellow Canadian writer, Lori Hahnel. (Who else but a Canadian would refer to their coveted rejection letter from Mark Anthony Jarman?) Lori and I have since connected online and had a few laughs about how this book led to our introduction.
Another idea: If buying a book for your writer friend isn't in the cards, consider writing a review of their work on Goodreads or elsewhere. This gesture is always appreciated.
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