Friday Fun Facts
Most-Rejected Books
The season of resolutions is almost here. As a writer, consider this goal: aim to get rejected. After all, some of the most famous and popular published books today received a resounding NO from publishers. To inspire you to keep writing, check out this list of the most-rejected books of all time. Let us know in the comments if you recognize any titles!
Chicken Soup for the Soul by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen: 144 rejections
The Help by Kathryn Stockett: 60 rejections
Carrie by Stephen King: 30 rejections
A Time to Kill by John Grisham: 28 rejections
And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street by Dr. Seuss: 27 rejections
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle: 26 rejections
The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger: 25 rejections
The Notebook by Nicolas Sparks: 24 rejections
Lord of the Flies by William Golding: 21 rejections
Happy New Year from Spring Cedars! Here’s to reaching your writing goals in 2021!
