REPLAY: Rejection & Resilience: the writing rollercoaster

July 2024 Workshop for Inkwell Members

A big thank you to everyone who came along to our monthly workshop yesterday. We spent time considering the different ways that rejection can hold us back as writers and learned how to reframe rejection into opportunity. Lastly, I shared my five favourite tips for building resilience. Here are some golden nuggets…

• Rejection can be sneaky, and not necessarily obvious.

• Rejection can feed the negative stories we tell ourselves, leading to writing blocks.

• The language we use at these times is crucial in how we cope, but we can change the language.

• It’s been scientifically proven that we can grow resilience over time.

• Getting clear on your purpose can superpower your resilience.

• There is such a thing as rejection goals.

• What’s good enough for Maya Angelou, is probably good enough for the rest of us!

For anyone who joined The Inkwell because they resonated with my recent posts on my early publishing experience and writing ambitions, I hope you check this session out. This is how we grow our resilience so we can weather any storm the business of writing might throw at us and keep moving toward a future that we define. Keep scrolling for the video ⬇️

Save the Date!

Our next workshop will be… something a little different!

Thursday 22 August 2024, 6pm – 7pm, Ask Me Anything & The Inkwell Summer Social

A chance for you to pick my brains live (and each other’s), and get together to connect and chat. There will be an opportunity to submit questions beforehand if you can’t make it live. More info soon…

Dates for the rest of 2024

September: Thursday 26 September 2024, time and topic tbc

October: Thursday 24 October 2024, time and topic tbc

November: Thursday 21 November 2024, time and topic tbc

December: Thursday 19 December 2024, time and topic tbc

Workshop Replay

Live workshops and replays are for paid Inkwell members. If you’d like to access this workshop, upgrade to a paid membership and the video will automatically be unlocked.

A little disclaimer: Some of the topics and exercises in Inkwell workshops can stir emotions and difficult feelings. While I endeavour to create a safe space for Inkwell members and follow ethical coaching practices, I am not a trained councillor or therapist. Please use your own judgement and keep yourself safe.