From Edie: Learn 15 hard-won lessons from a 25+ year writing journey—faith, persistence, rejection, community, and purpose—to encourage you to keep going and write with confidence.
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15 Lessons I’ve Learned on My Writing Journey (Faith, Persistence, and Purpose)
By Edie Melson @EdieMelson
Following my heart to become a writer has taught me a lot. I still remember the first time I got brave enough to call myself a writer, and the excitement the first time I sold an article.
The past 25+ years haven’t been all rainbows and roses though. I remember the excitement of having my first manuscript taken to committee—and the devastation when the publisher ultimately rejected it.However, I wouldn’t have traded a single minute of my experience. Even that rejection was good because truthfully, neither my manuscript or me was ready for publication.
However, the biggest struggles I've had haven't been in learning the craft of writing. The hard part is battling the voices in our heads, and learning the nuances (and etiquette) of the publishing industry. Today, I'm going to share those things I've learned and I hope some of them will help you navigate this writing journey with less difficulty than me.
