Learn from Rejection

Lisa, an author on FCW posted: “Ditch the mirror. Often we feel inadequate because we're looking at ourselves, in all of our flawed glory. Instead, we should be looking at God and reflecting his glory (by obeying his call to write/communicate).”

She nailed me. In recent days I realized how personal each rejection felt. I found myself talking to the rejecting editors. “You don’t even know me.” Or “Tell me how you want this article slanted. I can rewrite.” Or “Give me a chance. Try me. You might like me.”

When I stopped with the rhetoric shouted at deaf ears (obviously no one but the Lord and the PC can hear me), and took action, I moved beyond what Lisa calls the ‘self-focus’ to accomplishment.

I’m trying a new tactic—one Steve and Janet Bly shared with me long ago. “Before you send the article, list three to ten possible markets. When the rejection comes, send it out again.” Such good and timeless advice.

Why do I allow rejection to stop me cold or even focus on my feelings of inadequacy?

The times I’ve truly believed my article is good and written well, I’ve submitted it and when rejected submitted it again. Each of these well-written articles have a history—third market bought the article.

I’ve discovered I need a broader market base, but I’m learning from the best and growing daily—well, weekly.
Still learning, Kat