#27: Writer Rejected: How to Bounce Back Fast

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 rejectedA few masterpieces that faced years of rejection (this may surprise you)The Ship and Learn approachWhen you should be spending more time revising than submittingMy take on why failure gets a bad wrapAlso, Listen To:Episode 20. Four Ways Your Writing Group Is Holding You Back (and What To Look For In Your Next Writing Tribe)Structure your story with this FREE 3-Act Worksheet. Go beyond outlining and write a story that keeps readers hooked from beginning to end.   Grab your FREE Worksheet here.