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So for this month I wanted to share my writer's journey.
My New Year's resolution (yes I actually made one and so far have kept it) was to blog at least once a week.
Finding something to say that is of interest to others every week is hard! But I forced myself to send it out regardless of whether anyone left a comment or not. Just the writing has helped.
The second thing I'm doing (and this is the really hard part) is to send out submissions.
I have entered 2 contests (won a door prize from one) sent in one nonfiction article.
Within the week it was back: Rejected!
So I feel as if I'm earning my 40 lashes. I really didn't expect to be an overnight sensation (hahaha).
But I am developing the thick skin needed to be in this writing market.
So what are some of your rejection stories?
You're in good company!
6 comments:
Hi Shelia! I'm one of the co-hosts this month. Good job putting yourself out there. Sending off submissions is a huge first step. There will be lots of rejections, but each one can help you get stronger. Eventually you'll understand that a no just means you didn't find the right audience...yet! Keep up the good work and you'll meet your goals.
That's awesome you won a contest. Just keep sending them out there. It doesn't matter the rejections, only the acceptances.
You put in your time and your energy and hope they pay off. It's a very brave thing, isn't it? Now pat yourself on the back.
I racked up plenty of rejections trying to get an agent for my first novel. The hardest one came after a revise-and-resubmit, but it does toughen you up.
Hi Sheila!
Thank you for visiting my blog.
Rejection stories? I once submitted to a few online journals and received 8 rejections within a two-week time frame. That was an instant skin-toughening experience!
Hang in there.
Writer In Transit
Thank you for all the encouragement it. I'm getting ready to receive my next round of rejections.
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