From Near Defeat to Breakthrough: The Surprising Power of 99 Rejections in My Writing Journey
Ever wonder why bombarding editors with pitch after pitch feels less like a career move and more like a high-stakes game of emotional roulette? I sure did. Those early days—fresh out of grad school, armed with a shiny degree but scant real-world wins—were a brutal reminder that rejection isn’t just a pothole on the road; it’s the entire rough terrain. Yet, oddly enough, it was those nos that shaped my craft more than any polished classroom lesson ever did. If you think grad school preps you for the messy hustle of freelance writing, think again. It’s failures—the awkward first gigs filled with SEO blunders and cringe-worthy copy—that truly teach you resilience, reveal your authentic voice, and clarify what stories really matter to fight for. Curious how embracing the “no” can flip your writing journey on its head? Dive into this rollercoaster of rejection, revelation, and eventual redemption. LEARN MORE
