Regrettably, I see no future for Shlock. Wait, what’s his name? See what I mean? I’ve already forgotten.… more
Category Archives: Rejection Notes
Rejection Notes #8: Franz Kafka
Rejection Notes by Cameron FilasThe German-language existentialist finds that his work is deeply misunderstood…… more
Rejection Notes #7: Cormac McCarthy
Rejection Notes by Ravi ManglaI can’t get past the gratuitous use of product placement in the manuscript. For example, in chapter six the narrator is warming up a Tombstone pizza, even though the story takes place in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. … more
Rejection Notes #6: Frederick Exley
Rejection Notes by Ravi ManglaThe author of A Fan’s Notes learns he might not be as funny as he thinks he is… more
Rejection Notes #5: David Foster Wallace
Rejection Notes by Ravi ManglaThe late great author gets some friendly advice regarding the page count of his latest work… more
Rejection Notes #4: Samuel Beckett
Rejection Notes by Ravi ManglaThe Irish author learns his style might not play so well for Americans… more
Rejection Notes #3: George Orwell
Rejection Notes by Ravi ManglaA groundbreaking look inside the authors’ revision process… more
Rejection Notes #2: Jack Kerouac
Rejection Notes by Ravi ManglaIn which an unfortunate accident befalls the author’s forever lost typewritten scroll… more
Rejection Notes #1: Norman Mailer
Rejection Notes by Ravi ManglaDear Mr. Mailer: Our rejection has nothing to do with us doubting your identity… more
