Cintia asked Kate Moretti:

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?

Kate Moretti Hi Cintia! This is a very belated answer but I think I can safely say we all feel like this every day. It sounds like you're a writer! The industry can kill creativity. Reviews and critics can kill your confidence, which kills creativity. Rejection can decimate your sense of worth, which kills creativity. I wish I had magic words or a wand to make this all go away but I don't. For me, it works to keep in mind "the writing is the thing". It's a notecard I have pinned above my desk. A daily reminder to block out the noise and all the things that don't matter and write the story I want to read, every single (writing) day. To focus on my craft and doing something I love to do. It's possible the noise is preventing you from pursuing ideas. Try yoga. Try meditation. Read books that get your creative juices flowing. Read authors you admire. There are many ways to beat back this beast, we all have different ways of dealing with it. You have to find yours and it's the hardest part of this job, I promise you! PS. Lose the "aspiring". If you write, you're a writer. xo

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