Rejections and Failures.

I'm listening to: City and Colour
I'm currently Reading: J.D. Robb - Rapture in Death

Rejections and failures are supposed to make us stronger, I supposed that, in the long run, it can. When you're a writer trying to get published, it shows that you can take criticism and that your skin is "thickening". My fear is always to get lost in the advice and suggestions and to try to perform according to those whle losing the true pleasure of creating. This fear keeps me on my toes. This week I got back the results from a literary contest. There were some encouraging words but also lukewarm advice. I looked at the first five pages I had submitted trying to adjust here, and come up with a new word there. The next day I was working on a new short story and yet again realized that the act of creating, of imagining was a joyful and exciting one. I DO want to share my stories but I want to always remember why storytelling is such a passion and joy for me. The first rejection emails were difficult but now I feel stubbornly optimistic about my goal. I will get published!