Hey writer friends,
A reminder, if you need it, that every successful freelancer you know has:
- Been rejected
- Been directionless
- Been ignored
- Been confused
- Been anxious
- Been discouraged
- Been close to giving up
There will be plenty of days when no one responds to what you write.
There will be plenty of days when you don’t get a single response.
There will be plenty of days when you feel like there is no point to any of it.
You will always have the opportunity to tell yourself stories.
To decide that you’re a failure.
To complain they had it easier.
To quit because it’s just not working for you.
You have to repeatedly decide to keep going.
To love the work more than you hate the discomfort.
To hit send even when no one responds.
You have to get relentless and unapologetic about getting to where you want to go, even when no one cares, no one gets it, no one responds, and no one buys.
You have to keep showing up.
Because it’s the only way they will.
Cheers,
Natasha