Writer Unleashed

#27: Writer Rejected: How to Bounce Back Fast


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You’ve spent months, maybe years writing your story.  So you finally get the courage to send it out into the world - to an agent, a literary magazine, a publisher, or your writer’s group. And then you get a form rejection letter (the worst kind), or feedback from your peers that makes you want to give up the writing life altogether.  

How do you bounce back? 

On today’s episode of Writer Unleashed, I’ll share 3 tips on re-framing rejection so that you can get back in the saddle and write stronger and better than ever.

We'll explore:

  • Why stories are rejected
  • A few masterpieces that faced years of rejection (this may surprise you)
  • The Ship and Learn approach
  • When you should be spending more time revising than submitting
  • My take on why failure gets a bad wrap

Also, Listen To:
Episode 20. Four Ways Your Writing Group Is Holding You Back (and What To Look For In Your Next Writing Tribe)

Not sure if your idea has what it takes to become a powerful story? This free quick guide will help you uncover the heart of your idea in just three simple steps. You’ll walk away with a one-sentence premise you can build your entire book on, and the clarity and confidence to keep going.

Download Your Quick Guide Here


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