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Your writing is beautiful, Camilo. And frankly, until you decide to try and publish a book and send a manuscript around, you're not going to get any rejections. Nobody can *reject* your writing. Maybe, if you tried a book, someone (a publisher or whatever) could reject the *product*, which is different. But your voice is your voice, and that's not going to change. Interesting writing, I think, is not a matter of craft, it's a matter of authenticity. And that's something that's not learned in courses or by emulating great writers. Your authenticity is yours and yours only. That's what should emerge. And in your case, it does. So, I'll tell you in Italian: dormi tranquillo, i tuoi pezzi sono bellissimi. :)

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Camilo, what a wonderful, personal take on something many of us struggle with. You also got me to laugh several times, "with the conviction of a Bitcoin zealot!"

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May 19, 2023Liked by Camilo Moreno-Salamanca

Camilo! Are you peering into my mind?

I was actually just thinking the other day that "if it takes 1000 rejections to get that yes, why would I wait to start?" I too struggle with the conviction that my writing is good enough, but I've realized it's only going to get better if I keep writing and keep putting it out there for others to engage with me.

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May 19, 2023Liked by Camilo Moreno-Salamanca

Salamanca, you're work is good. I think you know it well too. I would wager in a few years you will smile thinking back on this time fondly. Just keep shipping (and distributing 😉)

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Jul 30, 2023Liked by Camilo Moreno-Salamanca

Hi Camilo, what a great reflection on a hard topic. My goal this year was 100 rejections. I don’t take any of it personally - why would I? But I can see how if you’ve been rejected personally, you might feel sensitive to other kinds of rejection. I think distribution is about finding not one person but many people who can recommend your work and share it in different places. For what it’s worth, I referenced one of your essays on friendship lines at a birthday party the other day. So strange but true! So there’s no real algorithm for that in real life. Let’s just keep writing and see what happens.

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Camilo! This essay was the perfect combination of heart, humor, and reflection. Going back to the quote from Seth, I have struggled so much with not taking feedback personally. I always think my writing IS me so how could I not? From one super sensitive, love seeking friend to another - I encourage you to distribute and put yourself out there. Nothing would make your friends and supporters happier than watching you put yourself out there. I know, you will do so in the most loving way possible. This was beautiful Camilo, cheers

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May 22, 2023Liked by Camilo Moreno-Salamanca

Finally had time to properly catch up with your latest pieces, and I can only say you're on a roll man! Loving all your fun reflections, alter egos and trend spottings, keep it up my friend :)

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