No writer wants to receive a rejection letter. But at Writer’s Relief, we know rejection can be a good thing (yes, really!)—it means you’re one step closer to an acceptance! If you’re feeling downhearted about your latest rejection letter, remember you’re not alone. In this article on lithub.com, famous, successful writers talk about how they were rejected many, many times, but persevered. And you can too! As author Kelly Link states, “Don’t self-reject.”

Read here to learn more about how Stephen King, Maya Angelou, Judy Blume and other famous writers deal with rejection.