“All my friends have read it and say that I should get it published.” Think: mom + friends = biased opinion.
“I know I’m not a good writer, but …” Then, don’t quit your day job. If you are set on being a writer, take some classes, read writing books, learn, practice, and stop querying until you are a good writer.
These comments sound harsh, but are written with genuine concern. I see a large number of “good stories” that are poorly written. Many rejections could turn into requests for more by taking the time to learn the proper way to write, edit, revise, and submit.
