Cintia
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Melanie Dickerson:
I'm an aspiring writer, but I'm dealing with two things: I get discouraged every single day because 96% of manuscripts are rejected, and I haven't had an idea for years, literally. There's too many people wanting to be writers, and knowing there's so much competition just kills me a little every day. When I get motivated, immediatly something appears about the industry that kills it. Any tips on how to deal with this?
Melanie Dickerson
Cintia, it sounds like you're letting yourself get defeated by your own thinking. You have to figure out a way to get rid of negative thoughts and think positively, creatively, and take action! Start writing. Get excited about your story and your characters. Read books and articles on positive thinking, such as Switch on Your Brain: The Key to Peak Happiness, Thinking, and Health by Caroline Leaf.
I wish you the best!
I wish you the best!
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