Dr. Shaun Duke, Professional Nerd

Editor. Writer. Professor. Host.

Rejection: Nobody Gives a Crap About Compsagnathus

This is certainly my month! This rejection was actually not a bad one, though. They had this to say: “While an interesting subject and some decent characterization, the point of this story fails to meet our expectations. What are you speculating on by writing this story? Work at making this a stronger focus in the […]

Rejection: Interstellar Realty

Yup, another rejection.  I suspect they will be pouring in now, since most of the pieces I have have been out for quite a bit.  In any case, the more rejections the merrier, right?  Right?  I’m at 40 recorded ones here on WISB, and I’ve got at least five more under my belt that haven’t […]

Rejection: Artemis

Well, there goes another one for this piece. I’m going to laugh if I get rejected from every single paying market for this piece. I really will. I’ll record it for you all if it happens. Not because I’m being stupid or moping over it, but because it’s legitimately funny to me. Anywho, it’s off […]

Rejection: Artemis

The good news is that this was a good rejection.  I know what you’re thinking:  A good rejection?  It’s one of those where the editors actually give you valuable feedback not because they have to, but because they think you either have potential, or at least got lucky enough to seem like you have potential. […]

Rejection (sort of): Nobody Gives a Crap About Compsagnathus

Okay, so technically this piece wasn’t rejected.  Why?  Because the press I sent it to is apparently closing their doors.  No, it’s not my fault.  I blame Bush, as should you all.  In fact, any time you get rejected and don’t like it, blame Bush.  Trust me, it will make you feel better inside. In […]