On Writing and Reward
Why do writers do what they do? Maybe more than a pot of gold waits for us…
Tag: rejection
A Writer’s M.O. — Driven or Flowing?
The other day I was updating a friend about a small breakthrough with my writing. She shook her head at me. “I just haven't got the drive you have.” This…
On Rejection Letters & Generous Editors
No matter how you look at it, rejection sucks. It’s not pleasant in business and downright painful in love, and it’s particularly unsavoury in artistic endeavours. Its awfulness is directly…
Writing as a Character Building Exercise
All writers expect knock-backs. We know it comes with the territory; it’s part of the game. You send stuff out and even though the hope for a “Yes please!” burns…
