If You’ve Ever Had Your Writing Rejected

On September 28, 2007, in Books, Creativity, by Nettie Hartsock

Take a look at this great YouTube vid that I discovered on Joni Rodger’s blog – which she co-authors with Colleen Thompson. Their blog, by the way, is a great one to read and subscribe to if you want to keep up with two writers who have been there…done that and are willing to share their experiences. Both women are extremely accomplished writers and their blog is really inspiring if you’re a writer.

I truly hope one day when I’m in Houston I’ll somehow bump into Ms. Rodgers and Ms. Thompson and we’ll soon be fast friends! (In Texas, we move fast because you know there are many predatory animals still in fine form, like Rick Perry, rattlesnakes, mountain lions et al so our friendships are formed quick and deep!)

So hit the link and enjoy. When I’m up late at night typing like a whirling dervish working on my own creative pieces it’s always good to find something to both inspire one to keep writing and crack one up at the same time.

If you’ve not read these authors’ books too I recommend em!

And “typing digits up” – rejection comes and goes, but your devotion to your writing should never waver.

And this holds true whether it’s creative, fiction, non-fiction, copywriting or news stories. Toughen up and move on if you get rejected. I’ve had experience in all of the aforementioned pitches/articles being rejected and yet I always managed to move on and find more places to write, get paid to write and do what I love.

Add to that the bonus of being a publicist by day and working to get the word out about all the books I’m blessed to do PR for, whether they be fiction, non-fiction or even an occasional collection of comic strips, there is no greater job!

So don’t give up. Keep going.

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2 Responses to “If You’ve Ever Had Your Writing Rejected”

  1. Thanks for the link! I’m glad to hear that you enjoy our site. I’ve been poking around your as well, and I’m impressed.

  2. Nettie says:

    Hi Colleen,

    Thanks for the link love and the kind note. I hope that we can meet at some point! I come to Houston about four times a year and would love to meet up with you and Joni.

    best,
    Nettie

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