How Do You Handle Rejection As A Freelance Writer?
Freelance writing isn’t for the thin-skinned; when you write, you’ll soon realize that rejection, while unpleasant, is just another part of the job. Even your favorite best-selling author wallpapered her office with rejection slips when she first started out. To persevere and make a living as a freelance writer, you have to learn how to handle those rejection slips that keep finding their way into your mailbox. Acknowledge your disappointment. No one likes to be told “No” or turned down, and you’re no different. When you get a rejection slip for a piece that you were sure you’d sell, take a little time to feel bad about it. Maintain perspective. You’ve allowed yourself a small mourning period; now remember that this is business–it’s not personal. When an agent, publisher or publication rejects your query or manuscript, that’s exactly what he’s doing. It’s the work that wasn’t quite the right fit, not you. Discuss your feelings with your significant other, a trusted friend or another f
