How to Deal with Rejection as a Writer
Rejection is part of the writing process. Don’t let it discourage you.
We’ve all experienced rejection in one form or the other. Whether at work, in our relationships, or from random strangers. Being accepted is linked to our self-esteem, so rejection can make us feel like we don’t matter.
After all, if you did matter, they would never have rejected you, right?
When people reject your story, you might question your entire identity as a writer.
Am I not good enough?
Am I a bad writer?
Should I quit writing?
No one will reject your story if you never write it in the first place, right? Perhaps so. But no one will accept it if you don’t write it either. That’s why it’s important to cultivate the skill of handling rejection.
In this article, I’ll talk about three things you can do to help you deal with rejection. These three things can be simplified into one word — acceptance.
1. Accept that rejection is inevitable
If I asked you what’s the one thing in life that’s inevitable, you’ll probably say death.
