Mild Epiphanies & Random Revelations #15

I replied to the editor on my 27th rejection letter

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Epiphany

Even when you’re right, you’re still wrong. Or better knowns as the “If the glove don’t fit” rule.

This morning I received a very polite rejection letter from the editor of an American food magazine saying;

“The details on your application did not match up with our target candidate profile for a culinary freelance writer.”

The application desired:

a professional chef with an extensive experience in a wide variety of cuisines. CHECK

someone passionate about writing and food-CHECK

a writer who can tell a story about food and how it connects people to memories, places and events. A writer who can draw on the emotions of readers as well as provide recipes and solid kitchen tips-CHECK

provide samples of written work-CHECK

Revelation

I figured, “if he’s not going to hire me anyways; might as well tell him he’s wrong. Politely. Then offer him a chance to reconsider. Nicely.

Also known as the “Fuck It,” method.