A Few Brief Tips for Dealing with RejectionLaura Hickey What to do when you get rejected. Youve just finished your book, sent out query letters and was rejected. Whats left to do You could give up, but I wouldnt suggest this. Heres some brief tips on how to deal with rejection. 1.Take a breather Youve probably been wondering and rattling your brain as to why you got rejected. Take a break, not a long one...some time for a breather. If you continue to constantly analyze why you were rejected, youll drive yourself crazy. Plus...if you decide after rejections to continue sending out new query letters, they may not be your best work. Why you ask Because you may not produce your best work under all the stress youve put yourself under over the rejections. You wouldnt want more rejections because you didnt have the energy to send out your best sales pitch. 2.Self-esteem- Failure is not an option You might be down in the dumps...this is understandable, but dont allow yourself to be in the mood for too long. Have you had others read your work Did they like it, love it Its a good idea to remember all the positives, rather than negatives. If everyone who didnt get what they wanted the first time quit, do you know what wed have A bunch of failures. They arent failures though for not getting it for the first time, rather they are if they quit. Motivation- Think about your favorite movie, song or book. Now, what if they stopped trying That favorite song, book or movie wouldnt exist. If you give up, someone out there wont have a chance to have your work as a favorite. Think about it. Remember that rejection doesnt have to be the end of your journey unless you let it be. Good Luck!
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