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Written By Grimes

Tag: #rejection

My Stumbling Block

February 13, 2020February 13, 2020 Abigail Grimes3 Comments

The Cursed Query Letter and Synopsis

Posted in Musings on WritingTagged #amwriting, #feedback, #rejection, constructive criticism, Musings, query letters, querying, synopsis, WCDR, writing community

I’m The Other Guy

May 30, 2019June 5, 2019 Abigail Grimes4 Comments

I'm the other guy. I have been experiencing a lot of different emotions when it comes to my writing lately.  The Caycie Thompson side of things has been chugging along.  It has had its challenges, but it has also brought me some real satisfaction. She has let me experience some of the excitement that comes [...]

Posted in Musings on RejectionTagged #amwriting, #rejection, free advice, IRL, need a break, rants, reflections

Tossing Pasta

October 24, 2018October 24, 2018 Abigail Grimes2 Comments

This is not a recipe for pasta, but it is one for success!

Posted in Musings on Rejection, Musings on WritingTagged #amediting, #amwriting, #dreamchasing, #rejection, believe in yourself, free advice, reflections, spaghetti

Your Future is in Your Hands….

October 6, 2018October 6, 2018 Abigail Grimes3 Comments

Isn't it?

Yes!

Staying positive is key!

Posted in Musings on WritingTagged #amediting, #amlistening, #amwriting, #feedback, #feelings, #friendship, #rejection, IRL, Something's Coming, West Side Story, writerslife

CNF Longlist

September 5, 2018September 6, 2018 Abigail Grimes1 Comment

Ouchy ouch ouch ouch

Posted in Musings on RejectionTagged #CNF, #rejection, CBC Nonfiction Prize, contests, creative non-fiction, IRL, reflections

Words for a Cloudy Monday

August 27, 2018September 21, 2018 Abigail Grimes2 Comments

The sun will come out tomorrow.
Promise

Posted in In Real Life, Musings on Rejection, Next Stop: GraffitiTagged #rejection, art, Cloudy Days, freight trains, inspiration, IRL, Look to the Sun, mobile art, Weather

Still stings though

June 21, 2018June 21, 2018 Abigail GrimesLeave a comment

Ouch! Careful, I'm sensitive.

Posted in Musings on RejectionTagged #amediting, #amwriting, #dreamchasing, #rejection, #WIP, chin up, writerslife

Another one bites the dust

April 19, 2018May 20, 2018 Abigail Grimes2 Comments

Yet another post about rejection

I might be getting used to this...

Posted in Musings, Musings on RejectionTagged #amwriting, #keeponkeepingon, #rejection, chin up, competitions, contests, writerslife

Chin Up

April 3, 2018 Abigail Grimes5 Comments

Stiff Upper Lip Grimes

Posted in MusingsTagged #amwriting, #rejection, #WIP

Rejection

March 5, 2018 Abigail Grimes6 Comments

Thanks but, no thanks.

Posted in MusingsTagged #amwriting, #dreamchasing, #rejection, #WIP, writerslife

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