Geraldine DeRuiter, a James Beard award-winning writer and author, discusses her experience with a negative review of her book and how her community turned it around to make it a bestseller.
Geraldine also reflects on her ambition as a child and the importance of perseverance and authenticity in her writing journey. Geraldine shares her experience of how her blog gained traction and how she navigated rejection in her writing career. She emphasizes the importance of putting yourself out there and not being afraid of rejection. She also discusses the fear of stating what you want and offers advice for aspiring writers and creators.
To find out more about Geraldine and read her award-winning blog, visit: https://www.everywhereist.com/about/
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:33 The Negative Review and Emotional Impact
16:00 Childhood Ambition and Writing Journey
29:58 Traffic Increase and the Power of Authenticity
33:50 Gaining Traction and Overcoming Rejection
36:06 Transitioning from Anonymity to Recognition
37:29 The Impact of Viral Success
38:24 The Condensing Timeframe of Success
40:19 Dealing with Rejection in Personal Life
43:19 Protecting Oneself from Rejection
46:21 The Fear of Stating What You Want
48:06 External Motivation and Accountability
50:18 The Love of Having Written
52:58 The Fear of Rejection vs. Actual Rejection
54:24 Setting Audacious Rejection Goals
59:06 Reaching Out to Influential People