8. Burn the rejection letter, and with it, all the disappointment. 9. Call a supportive friend and tell them about the rejection. You may ask them to recount your strengths as an artist and a person. Make sure this friend is able to offer unconditional reassurance as part of your rejection ritual.
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10. Do any of the above rituals and then get back to whatever you were creating. You must keep going!
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Rejection hurts. Many artists think about rejection so much that they are afraid to even put create. This is a crime – a theft of art before it is even born. How do we deal with the suffering that comes with hearing no, no, no, time and again? Over the years I have had my share of rejection and coached artists through this painful part of the artist’s journey. Use this anti-rejection checklist to ensure that rejections are few and far between, and when they strike, that you have a plan to move on.
1. Separate the creating and the promoting process. I suggest creating first, and thinking about selling later, when your art is complete. Do whatever you can to produce the best art you are capable of.
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- 2. When submitting your work, set aside the quirky artist you and assume the professional stance. Submit your impeccable slides or queries – absolutely free of errors, typos and smudges. Show up in a professional way and expect to be treated professionally.