Last week I might have been "So Jealous," but this week I've managed to "Hold On," in light of some rather disappointing news. This video by new(ish)comers Alabama Shakes is both catchy and uplifting for those days when you don't think you can manage anymore- those days you want to throw in the towel and … Continue reading Rejection Playlist Volume 1, Track 6: “Hold On”
Rejection Playlist, Volume 1, Track 5: “So Jealous”
I will be the first to admit that I can be a sore loser. I also have a few jealous bones in my body. Sometimes I can't help it. One of my writing partners got awesome news this week and for a few minutes I turned a little green. But she did totally deserve it. … Continue reading Rejection Playlist, Volume 1, Track 5: “So Jealous”
Writing life: On dealing with rejection part 1
"Your success is directly proportional to your ability to handle rejection," (from the panel at the SCBWI Conference, NY 2012). Writing is not easy. Or always fun. It is not all sunshine and rainbows and instant bestsellers. There's a lot of blood, sweat and tears that goes into it. Sometimes those injuries come from a … Continue reading Writing life: On dealing with rejection part 1
Rejection Playlist Volume 1, Track 4: “I Hate Everyone”
Some days just blow. It takes too much effort to remain positive. Instead, you just want to punch everyone in the face. For those days I give you Get Set Go's "I Hate Everyone." The chorus is especially catchy.
Rejection Playlist Volume 1, Track 3: “It’s Only Life”
This song really isn't about rejection, but keeping positive when everything is a sh*tstorm. Both the song and the video break me every time, but the lyrics always seem to ring true: Well I guess it's only life, it's only natural We all spend a little while going down the rabbit hole The things they … Continue reading Rejection Playlist Volume 1, Track 3: “It’s Only Life”
Rejection Playlist Volume 1: Track 1 “Shake it Out”
When life hands you a bad review, breakup, terrible critique session, or rejection, sometimes all you need to do is shake it out (and dance it out). We all have bad days. If you're anything like me, a little booty shaking brings the determination, inspiration, and determination right back. So I'm building you a rejection/ … Continue reading Rejection Playlist Volume 1: Track 1 “Shake it Out”
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