Overcome Rejection 2nd of 2: Before

Byaaron.fordwright@gmail.com
April 1, 2023
Wordsmith Stars

Consider

It is impossible to discourage real writers. They don’t give a damn what you say. They’re going to write.
– Sinclair Lewis

Wordsmith Stars Overcoming Rejection Part 1 explored situations authors have faced with finished manuscripts, but having a story [or goal or idea or plan] refused after it’s developed is one thing. What about before starting?

Psychology Today reported,

The fear of rejection is one of our deepest human fears. Biologically wired with a longing to belong, we fear being seen in a critical way. We’re anxious about the prospect of being cut off, demeaned, or isolated. We fear being alone. We dread change.

The depth and flavor of fear varies for each individual, although there are common elements at play. If we’re willing to look, what is our actual felt experience of rejection? What are we really afraid of? Read more

Calm Sage offers these cures for fear of rejection,

Engage in positive self talk
Know that rejection does not define you
Be kind to yourself
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Nobel prize winning author Toni Morrison said, “If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” The same for any, marvelous hope or dream. But if, for the moment, ambitions feel thwarted, here are resources that can fortify,