Tayari's Blog: REJECTED!
Posted by TayariJones on March 11, 2008 07:18 AM
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The Writing Life
March-April make up the high season for rejections. Late December and January is application season and everyone walks around all high on what-if. But reality hits in early spring. Thank goodness for the time change. When I came home from work and saw the thin envelope from MacDowell, the sun was still out and it was warm enough that I didn't have my coat on.
I am walking around now on pins and needles. I only applied to two colonies this year because I was embroiled in all manner of personal drama and failed to get my applications in on time. The best bet is to apply to four colonies in order to get a summer spot. So, this time I may be forced to *gasp* write AT HOME.
Fingers crossed for Blue Mountain, y'all.
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Comment #1, by j ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tayarijones.com/blog/nav-commenters.gif)
i hate those thin envelopes.
but,your brilliance cannot be contained in an envelope of any size.
this is the beginning of running-to-the-mailbox season for me too. ... i am still looking for a fat envelope From Ford, after being dissed 3 years in a row.
Lighting a Blue Mt. candle for you today!
March 11, 2008 08:26 AM
Comment #2, by Shelley
Hi Tayari -- I got my MacDowell rejection yesterday too. I'm waiting on two more: Yaddo (within the week, I think) and Saltonstall. I wish I'd applied to Blue Mountain too but I just pooped out after three this time around. Trying to figure out a Plan B to write during my summer vacation -- it's too hot in my apartment and too noisy at Starbucks. I'm looking at the good old public library, most likely.
I have a strong feeling you're going to be at Blue Mountain this summer. It sure looks pretty up there. Fingers crossed for you!
--Shelley
March 11, 2008 10:01 AM
Comment #3, by Michael Fischer
Rejections suck. I've been rejected by two PhD programs this week. Devastating. I worked so hard on my applications, and all of my mentors/profs from my MFA program believed in my writing sample. And of course, today my class is being observed, and I have to be "on" despite having my heart broken. Ugh!!!!:(
March 11, 2008 11:01 AM
Comment #4, by kgs
Wow, I only applied to one colony, last year, and when I was rejected I curled up. You're a published author and a teacher and you've been rejected?! Somehow I feel much better.
I plan to take a personal writing retreat at least twice a year -- away from my home. Maybe in a cabin somewhere. I was going to do that the week before Xmas and got into "personal drama" myself.
March 11, 2008 09:45 PM
Comment #5, by Ladylee
Woo, woo, woo, Miss Celie.
Next year, it's all about you!
Now... look forward to climbing that Blue Mountain:)
March 12, 2008 10:31 AM