Ralvin Hoffman

What is a Writer? A Definitive Guide

Every writer needs to believe. In themselves. In their work.

Art of writing changes as does the changes of time. But the love of words remain steadfast and strong.

Yes, writers are an elite class of people.

For within each of us there's a desire, to write. express, share thoughts, views and ideas. We look for that pat on the back, the praise, recognition. For writing well done. To see our name in print. A sense of self accomplishment.

Far too many of us have collections of promising articles and stories in various stages of incompletion. Fearing of not believing in ourselves.

Fearing rejection. We personally are not being rejected. Our writing is. It may not be exactly what the editor be looking for. Disappointing? Of course. End of the world? No!

Close your eyes, imagine you are an editor facing hundreds of equally qualified submissions. But the need is a mere handful for one issue. You see, editors jobs are not that easy samantha perelman.

Move on, because rejections are not signs of failure. Each rejection brings us closer to acceptance.

Continue to write and rewrite those articles, stories and essays to perfection. Editors are busy people.

Remember we are trying to make a sale.

Continuously submitting, improving our craft, coming up with new ideas and angles is our job.