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Laura La Sottile's avatar

EXCELLENT! And to always reserve our right to discern what others suggest. To hold on to just the thing that makes us who we are.

Elissa Bassist's avatar

Yes! I'll write a future newsletter (or book) on the trickiness of feedback.

Kelly Thompson TNWWY's avatar

Ooooh I’m saving to read this series and engage.

Abby Alten Schwartz's avatar

Great post, thank you!

Erica Anzalone's avatar

Rihanna = Nirvana of Rejection?

Elissa Bassist's avatar

You are a genius. I will quote this/you.

Michael Barry's avatar

Powerful. I've sent to writer friends and eagerly await the next installment!

Michael Dorf's avatar

You're funny, I think I am funny, can you teach being funnier....I enjoyed this post a lot..thanks

Judith Sara Gelt's avatar

Spot on! The most useful discussion of rejection I’ve come across! Thanks for putting your brilliant brain to work on this, funny woman.

Wendy Cartwright's avatar

I received a rejection email minutes after reading this post. I'm getting closer to 100! I'll never quit.

Sally Miller's avatar

I love this post! Totally shifted the way I view rejection. :) Thank you!!

R.L. Maizes's avatar

Fucking brilliant. Will share far and wide.

Elissa Bassist's avatar

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Melissa Taylor's avatar

Well shoot! I can’t upload a picture but I’ll email it! Your book is on our “recommended shelf” in our local book store.

Elissa Bassist's avatar

!!! The highest honor! I cannot wait for the picture.

Emi Nietfeld's avatar

Yes, this is so, so good!!

Caitlin Kunkel's avatar

I cannot wait for parts 2-9!!!

Elissa Bassist's avatar

Rejection will never feel the same!