Comments for Judy Bodmer

Comment on Feeling Discouraged? by Roberta Kehle

Roberta Kehle — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 19:29:46 +0000

This article came at exactly the right time. Discouragement can come in a wink. Thanks for sharing uplifting words and experiences.

Comment on Feeling Discouraged? by Judy Bodmer

Judy Bodmer — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 16:51:22 +0000

Thanks for your comment, Mindy. No, we’re not the only ones. I love stories like this.

Comment on Feeling Discouraged? by Mindy Peltier

Mindy Peltier — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 05:10:39 +0000

Thank you for this encouragement! Not that I rejoice in someone else’s problems, but I’m always thankful to be reminded that I am not the only one. It gives me courage to keep writing and keep trying.

Comment on Feeling Discouraged? by Kate Lloyd

Kate Lloyd — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 00:18:35 +0000

Very encouraging, Judy! I feel energized.

Comment on Feeling Discouraged? by Kathleen Kohler

Kathleen Kohler — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 16:01:59 +0000

Thanks for the reminder, Judy, that even the best writers receive rejections! I appreciate your encouragement.

Kathleen

Comment on What You Can Learn from a Rejection Letter by Judy Bodmer

Judy Bodmer — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 20:24:22 +0000

Thanks, Kate, for your comment. Emotions can block our ability to learn. Given time, a rejection might not hurt as bad as it did when first received.

Comment on What You Can Learn from a Rejection Letter by Kate Lloyd

Kate Lloyd — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 03:31:00 +0000

Well said, Judy. Although sometimes disappointing, their words can be like gold to those willing to listen and learn.

Comment on What You Can Learn from a Rejection Letter by Judy Bodmer

Judy Bodmer — Sun, 17 Nov 2013 00:47:05 +0000

Frustrating comment. Especially since she liked everything else about your writing. I can only guess–you didn’t grab her emotionally or perhaps she didn’t have a publisher in mind for your work at this time. What people like is subjective. Remember, JK Rowling was rejected many times before she was finally accepted–and not by a children’s publishing house. Keep trying.

Comment on What You Can Learn from a Rejection Letter by Laurean Brooks

Laurean Brooks — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 23:52:55 +0000

Hi Judy,

I read through your list. You left one out. “At this time your writing is not ‘strong’ enough yet to make a big splash.”

This is the reply I received from an agent who read my first three pages. She liked the plot, the characters, said I had potential–even mentioned I had a great work ethic, etc….then ended with the above comment.

Do you have any idea how to translate “not strong enough?”

Comment on Shrugs, Smiles, and Glances: Make Your Character’s Movements Meaningful by Judy Bodmer

Judy Bodmer — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 04:00:52 +0000

Thanks, Lydia, for leaving a comment. She was wiping up spilled tea.