The Rejected Writing That Wins Customers

Ever been rejected? I have. When it happened, it stung. I used to write for a large publisher who eventually told me that one of my articles wasn’t good enough to be published. I had written roughly 200 pieces for this publisher when suddenly, they said ‘no.’ As a part of their declining my articles, they offered no discussion, no re-write, no conversation. Just a ‘declined.’ I’m not sure if it’s because of my ego, my busy schedule, or because I’ve lost my way, but I haven’t written much since, despite my love for writing good content. Either way, I have no excuse. Can you relate? Have you ever wanted to do something that you love, but didn’t pursue it out of fear, timing, or any other number of reasons? But, why wouldn’t you go after what you love to do? “There is no passion to be found playing small—in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” —Nelson Mandela To Boldly Go or To Go Boldly? Writing is Hard. I often hear people say ‘I’m a good listener.’ Usually, this means they’re not. Let’s be honest. When someone has to announce they’re

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