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Aug

Frustrated Freelance Writers: How to Deal With Rejection

Freelance writers often have to face difficult situations, some of which can be very frustrating. Sadly, some freelance writers never make it out of the mire of disappointment and so give up on their promising writing careers.

You do not have to take the same path because it only leads to the sickening of your spirit. Your lucky charm may not always work and so you must know how to rise up when rejection knocks you down.

It’s Never Personal

Just because a site or two could not let you through doesn’t mean you are not good enough. A client said your work is shoddy, fine. That does not make you a failure.
You just didn’t fit their needs at the moment and there are countless chances elsewhere.

Take rejection as a learning experience and be grateful, not everybody gets such opportunities.

Research

Study the freelancing market and find out where you fit best. Once you know your place, you will always knock on the correct doors and this saves you a lot of time and energy.

Find out what exactly clients and freelance writing companies want in their writers. This way, you will be properly armed for the next trial.

There is nothing more fulfilling to a freelance writer than knowing yourself, your capabilities and weaknesses.

Only this way can you successfully work on improving yourself so that you stand out from your competition.

Develop Yourself

Sometimes you will find that you clearly lack the skills needed to take on certain jobs. What do you do?
Do you sulk and continue looking for average opportunities? No!

Take it as a challenge and work on improving yourself. Take a freelance writing course to learn how to do what you cannot do at the moment.
Work on your grammar and other writing skills that make you a less attractive freelance writer.

Also, the internet is awash with information. You will always find the answers to all your questions.

Perseverance really helps in such situations. You need to keep going even when the road ahead is not clear enough. Just work hard enough and become more qualified.

Write

Writing is therapeutic for freelance writers. When you write, you rediscover yourself and in turn become better with time.

Having a personal blog is really helpful in such times because it enables you feel alive again and renews your energy as a writer

Within no time, you will be more energized and willing to try again. That is how magical writing can get!