If you happen to be an aspiring author/novelist, you have to expect rejection. But always remember that failure is merely a stepping stone toward success. Your first rejection letter or rejection email should be viewed as a stepping stone.
Sometimes literary agents and publishers won't even have the courtesy to send you a rejection letter. Sometimes your book isn't right for a certain publisher or literary agency.
At least you got noticed. Even if you did get rejected. Keep it up and eventually you'll find an agent who will take you on and get you published. Self-publishing is also another avenue to consider.
Whatever your dream is in life, don't give up and don't let anybody else's opinion shake your faith in yourself. Like Will Smith's character Chris Gardner said in the inspirational based on a true story movie The Pursuit of Happyness: "You got a dream. Go for it! Period." Don't let anybody dissuade you from your goal or your dream. Giving up would be the real tragedy. That's my opinion.
A young man once asked Socrates what the key to success was. Socrates told the young man to meet him at the river. He met the young man at the river and held him underwater until he nearly passed out before he came to the surface, struggling for air.
Socrates then asked him, "What did you want more than anything when you were under there?"
"Air, "the young man replied.
"That is the key to success," was Socrates' response.
If you want to succeed as much as you want to breathe then you will succeed. Don't give up.
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