Writing Tip #2
Rejection.
We all go through it. As writers, the road of rejection can be long and depressing. Talk about the number one motivation killer. After the fifth rejection, you start thinking if your work is even good enough. It can become draining and makes you want to just throw in the towel, but here’s the hard truth – it’s a part of this business.
Whether you’re a writer, an artist, a musician, or anything else in life, especially in the creative field, rejection is a part of life. It’s something that you have to go through. It sucks, I know, but the trick is to not let it get you down. Learn from it. Take it lightly and keep moving forward. So what if a job turns you down? Think of it more as an opportunity for a better job to accept you. Just because one door closes doesn’t mean that another one won’t open.
You think authors, actors, singers or artists have never been rejected before? J.K. Rowling was rejected thirteen times for Harry Potter and was even told that it was never going to amount to anything. Now look at her. A total success story. Even Stephen King ran into a few walls when he was just starting out. What did he do? He jumped over them and kept going.
So keep going guys! Keep your dreams up and never let rejection or the fear of rejection keep you from doing what you love. Trust me, it’s just minor bumps in the road to your success story!
