If you aspire to work in a creative field, get ready for a lot of rejection. It’s just part of the gig. Being a writer, artist, painter, singer, musician, etc. can get discouraging a lot of times – but don’t lose hope!

When poet and author Saeed Jones shared some of his own rejection experiences, it inspired other creatives to share their personal tales. So remember, if you’re feeling down about constantly hearing the word “no”, every successful person has been there many times.