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The Writer’s Life: Facing Writer Rejection

May 2, 2018 by Kathy Steffen Leave a Comment
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If you’re any kind of artist, in particular, a writer, and put your work “out there” at some point you will face rejection and disappointment. When your he(art) is on the line, writer rejection can be soul-crushing. ~~~ There’s always failure. And there’s always disappointment. And there’s always loss. But the secret is learning from the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Inspiration, Rejection, Writing Life Tagged: rejection, writing inspiration

Reason and Common Sense in Writing

February 18, 2011 by Bobbi Dumas

Believe nothing, no matter where you read it or who has said it, not even if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense. ~ Buddha I love this quote.  I love it for everyday life, and I love it for writing. As a writer, a critique … [Read more…]

Posted in: Inspiration Tagged: critiques, nora roberts, rejection, voice

Video Inspiration: Ray Bradbury and his Road to Publication

October 31, 2010 by Lori Devoti Leave a Comment

Ray Bradbury talks about rejection and acceptance in the short story market where he got his start. Plus, you get to watch him walk around his house in shorts!

Posted in: Author Interviews Tagged: Ray Bradbury, rejection, selling, short stories

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