There is cleansing in the burning, healing in the ashes.
There is cleansing in the burning, healing in the ashes.
We’re human. Rejection hurts, and it’s easy to instinctively take it personally. But it's not always about you. What I’ve learned when it comes to my own writing is that “no” sometimes just means “not right now” or “not here but somewhere else.” I’m learning to take rejection as an opportunity to improve and grow, something we can always do as writers. And as humans.
Let’s talk about the word NO. I write that in all caps, because that’s how the word feels in my head. NO! As a writer, I don’t like to hear it. But as an editor, I have to say it all the time.
I’m interning with a publishing house, which is something I’ve dreamt about doing for a long time. So despite the weirdness of being a 42-year-old intern, I’m having a good time. It’s never too late to go after what you want. This is your reminder to go do something for yourself, something you want, just for you.