Haley Jakobson: “I got 40+ rejections for Old Enough”
Haley Jakobson, a writer and playwright, discusses her relationship with rejection and the journey to publishing her debut novel, 'Old Enough'. She shares her fear of rejection and the mantra of choosing herself, which worked until she had to face the vulnerability of publishing a book. Haley talks about the 40+ rejections she received and the tools she developed to navigate rejection, including zooming out and realizing that her career is not defined by one project, leaning on her community for support, and finding joy in other aspects of her life. She also discusses the changes in her life…
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