How I Overcame the Fear of Rejection in Writing
Hit publish and set yourself free, wrote the Aussie writer.
Publishing online can be a daunting task for new writers.
However, behind the digital world, there are people.
Kindness in this binary world can make a world of difference.
I remember the first time I hit that green button on the upper right corner of this platform. So many thoughts and doubts crossed my mind. Fear of rejection was the biggest reason for holding back publishing. That changed with a gesture of kindness from a stranger across the oceans.
When I first considered writing on Medium years ago, it was not open to everyone. English being a second language, I was not confident about my writing in English. I had a passion for patient safety, and I thought Medium was a good platform to spread the word, but I did not qualify to use it at the time per its guideline. When I found out about a well-known blog for doctors and reading inspiring content about healthcare there, I thought I found a place I could express my passion. Excited, I submitted a draft about health IT creating gaps in healthcare for minorities with language barriers.
Ouch! The blog owner (a doctor) rejected my article with a somewhat hurtful and retorted comment.
