Why I’m Proud of My Lit Mag Rejections

Using that familiar sting as fuel

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You might be shocked to see a headline like this. Shouldn’t I be ashamed of all the times I’ve submitted my work to literary magazines, only to receive that quintessential “It’s not you, it’s us” email?

Well, honestly, I have been ashamed about it. Lately, though, I’ve been changing my tune. If there is one thing…