6 Steps to Take When the Door Closes

Severalmonths ago I applied for one of a handful of part-time writing positions available at an online community.Hundreds of writers submitted applications, and in the end, I was not one of the ones chosen.

Let me tellyou straight up: not being one of the chosen ones stung. I felt a little overlooked, underappreciated and left behind. I was a little bit envious of the ones who had been selectedto participate as writers in this particular community, and I was jealous of the opportunities and...