After a short stint of getting down on myself and feeling like a failure (all part of the whole getting thick skin process), I had yet another choice to make. I could give up, or I could continue writing and try again. Obviously I chose the latter.
Not only did I continue writing, I made a conscious choice to become a better writer as well. I did research. I read about ways other writers got to where they are (much like you are now). I put in the time. Some of it paid off, some of it didn't.
You'll hear it countless times throughout your writing journey, but I'm going to say it anyway. You have to have a thick skin. You ARE going to be rejected. You ARE going to be critiqued harshly. There are going to be MANY people who do not like your writing. I believe it was Mark Twain who said, "Not even God and puppies appeal to everyone." The important thing to remember is that perseverance will pay off, eventually. As long as you are willing to go back to the drawing board, listen to criticism, and even cut parts out entirely if necessary, you can grow as a writer.
Even Dr. Seuss was rejected by 28 publishers before he got a yes.
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