RACHEL HENG: Turning Rejections into Motivation

What do you do after getting rejected over 300 times? Need all the advice on MFA writing programs? How do you stand out in the querying process? Get ready for this motivating conversation featuring today's special guest Rachel Heng. Rachel is a Singaporean novelist and short story writer. Her debut novel, Suicide Club: A Novel About Living, will be published next Tuesday, July 10th! An early congratulations and happy book birthday to Rachel! Her fiction has received a Pushcart Prize Special Mention, Prairie Schooner's Jane Geske Award, and has been recommended by The Huffington Post, NYLON, Book Riot and The Independent recently featured Rachel in the article titled 'The Emerging Authors To Look Out For in 2018'. Rachel does not hold back on all the advice and tips she's learned from her own experiences with rejection and getting into an MFA, and she's so generous to pass on all her wisdom including some seriously incredible querying advice. Do. Not. Miss. This. Say 'Hi' to Rachel on Twitter!   --- I have a small favor to ask. I would love it if you would help our show with a financial gift. When you contribute a financial gift, this also helps our whole community of storytellers. If you'd love to make a special donation to keep 88 Cups of Tea going strong, please consider any of the following:  Help sustain 88 Cups of Tea by making a monthly gift in any amount through our 'tokens of love' page  A one-time contribution by clicking here  Pick up our carefully crafted writing prompts with your gift of $10 or more We dedicate a ton of heart and soul into fostering a space that encourages learning, creativity, growth, and community.  You'll also get a birthday shoutout in the episode that releases during your birthday week, so be sure to let me know your birth date!  The most sincerest thank you in advance for listening and contributing! --- Have you checked out our archive of episodes by yet?