The first time I met one-on-one with editors at a writer's conference, the fear of rejection hovered over me like a helicopter. I could barely handle the pressure. I felt so inadequate and unsure of how to pitch my ideas. And as with most writers my worst fear happened. I heard the dreaded word no. Rejection. But I also heard positive feedback so I left each appointment with a smile and a little more courage. Experiencing "no" wasn't the end of my dream. Over the years I kept Continue Reading