“The formula for success is simple: practice & concentration, then more practice & more concentration.” ― Babe Didrikson Zaharias

Very few of us are born geniuses. Even those blessed with great talent still spend a lot of time perfecting their skills. The first draft of Pride & Prejudice was turned down by the publishers by return of post. A few years later Jane Austen gave it another go, proving that even geniuses need to practice, as do we all. My own Hope Street went through 12 drafts before finally being accepted by a publisher. So, if you’re currently in the midst of many rejections, take heart!

 

Pic: little O practising his art