The Biggest Difference Between New and Successful Writers Has Almost Nothing To Do With Writing

If you don’t have thick skin or aren’t willing to grow it, you will not survive the writing world.

If you have ever met me in person, then you might know that I am intensely shy. I do not put myself out there, and I am happy with my small social sphere. It would be easy to assume that this is because I am an insecure person; at one time, I would have quietly and inwardly agreed with you.