How do you take rejection

India
September 13, 2008 10:33am CST
Hey getting rejected is a very common problem that writers face initially if not lately. So what do you do to keep yourself motivated and try further. Because rejection hurts most to a writer... prashant@friendstime.com www.friendstime.com
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6 responses
• United States
13 Sep 08
There was a time when it hit me really hard, and I'd be deeply depressed for days! I've learned, somehow, to allow myself a couple of sad minutes, then just put it aside and try to improve the piece again. I didn't consciously try to learn this, but it's happened. I'm glad for that. Now I just rewrite and submit the piece somewhere else.
• India
13 Sep 08
Yes, you are absolutely right. Just take it casually and like any other forgettable moment, remove it and move forward. This is best way to live life. Prashant
• United States
13 Sep 08
Thanks for the best response notation. Even more, thank you for bringing me to think about my reactions to rejection. I hadn't realized how far I've come until I put it into words to suit your post.
@paid2write (5201)
13 Sep 08
I have had much more of my work published than rejected. I try to submit something every day to different online publishers, so each week I will get some acceptance emails, and then I won't mind so much if some of my assignments are not accepted. If something is not accepted I can rewrite it and submit it somewhere else, so nothing is wasted. I publish on several writing sites which won't reject anything, if it is of a good standard, within their rules and guidelines.
• India
13 Sep 08
Yes Dear, and this is so because you have learnt to accept things as they are, becasue those who are optimistic and positive, can only find a sensible way out. Good going!prashant@friendstime.com www.friendstime.com
@fifileigh (3615)
• United States
14 Sep 08
go on different sites and meet people and tell them to check out your website. the fans r more interested and they count more. so i meet people on the internet and increase my fan base.
@quinnkl (1667)
• United States
16 Sep 08
Rejection is always hurtful, but I agree, it if very hard for writers. It is putting a piece of yourself out there and having someone respond to it negatively. Very personal. I just have always assumed I would be rejected, or things would go worse than they do, etc. and then when things go better than I expect, (which is almost always) I am thrilled! :-)
@Sheepie (3112)
• United States
13 Sep 08
I find it's best to not ask so they can't say no. I definately do not take it well and it can bother me for months. When it comes to writing I try my best to make it absolutely perfect so I won't have to worry about it. I get opi9nions from other people first and try to make it the best it can be.
@kavinsh (78)
• India
26 Sep 08
hi prashmagic rejection is always painful may be in any field and by anyone. but.............. it gives the inspiration to do best. because we people always learning something new from our rejections or faults. so.......the pain is for short time. ofcourse we can do better after rejection also. take care.