As a new writer, you are likely eager to find some lucrative assignments and start getting your name out there. To do so, it's necessary to send work to prospective publishers who must decide whether they want to publish what you're proposing. This leaves you open to being rejected because not every publisher is going to be interested in what you're proposing. So how do you handle rejection as a new writer?
Don't Take It Personally!
We all know how popular the movie franchise Harry Potter is, but did you know that the writer of the books that were made into these movies was rejected a whopping 12 times before she hit the jackpot? Just because your material may not be right for one publication doesn't mean it's not right for another one. You should be persistent, just like the creator of Harry Potter was, and you will eventually catch the break you've been waiting for.
Use it to Improve your Writing
If you've had a story or article rejected numerous times, then it's safe to say that it might need to be improved. While not all publishers provide feedback when they reject a piece, some do. If you have one that takes the time to provide such useful information, then you should use it to improve your writing so it's polished and ready to be resubmitted to the next prospective publisher.
Consider it to be Their Loss
If you know your stuff is polished and top-notch, then don't allow rejections to get you down. If you tell yourself, it's their loss, once you find a publisher that is interested in your manuscript, you will realize that it was the previous publishers' loss.
Starting as a new writer can be tough, and you are likely to receive several rejections before you receive even one acceptance. Writing is very competitive, and there are hundreds, if not thousands, of other writers competing for the same writing gigs, jobs, or contests. Ten publishers may not like your proposal, and if you give up, you might never find that one gem who will be amazed at what you have to offer. In other words, don't allow a rejection, or even numerous rejections, to cause you to give up. If you believe your writing is good, then there's a publisher out there who will feel the same way.
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