Tuesdays with Laurie

"Whatever you are not changing, you are choosing." —Laurie Buchanan

The Way I Roll

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Laurie Buchanan

I recently received an email from someone telling me how lucky I am that “everything” I submit gets published. Quick to clear that misconception, I responded that for every article or essay of mine that gets accepted, I receive at least a dozen rejections. Here’s a photo of the most recent:

Rejection Letter by Laurie Buchanan at TuesdaysWithLaurie.com

In an email conversation with my cousin, he made an observation that made me smile. He said, “It’s funny how the harder we work, the luckier we get.”

I could easily pack up my marbles and go home at rejection. Or I can pick myself up, dust myself off, and start all over again—that’s the way I roll.

How do you respond to rejection?

Developing Thick Skin

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Laurie Buchanan

According to the dictionary, “thick skin” means – not easily offended; the ability to withstand criticism.

Fiction or non-fiction, if you write for publication (newspapers, magazines, books, or even blogs) it’s important to develop thick skin—to not be held hostage by the opinion of others.

How thick is thick enough?

The answer differs by person, but the vital element for everyone is that it be thick enough to handle any negative response.

To develop thick skin, I learned to shift my perspective. Now when I receive a rejection letter—a “no”—I’m absolutely confident it puts me one step closer to my “Yes!”

Is your skin thick enough?

Listen with your heart,

Laurie Buchanan

“Whatever you are not changing, you are choosing.”
— Laurie Buchanan