Finishing, in this sense, feels not like the end of the road but more like closing one chapter and opening the next one. I have stories to tell, dreams to chase, and goals to achieve. I was meant to write.
Tag: internship
Reframing Rejection
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.
The Lowercase “no”
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.
Brick by Brick
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.
Writing New Stories
I had to take a step back and remind myself of what Samantha tells me: We’re writing new stories. And the beauty of new stories is that we can write them whenever we want.
Robyn Weaver 