One can't let rejection affect writing. One way to combat this is submit to venues with an honest chance, like lit mags (STAY AWAY from those with submission fees) or commercial mags. Not sure the term honest chance can be applied to most fellowships, which often charge and appear to be just fee-collecting vehicles, or agents, who likely aren't considering new writers anyway.
Be well!
One can't let rejection affect writing. One way to combat this is submit to venues with an honest chance, like lit mags (STAY AWAY from those with submission fees) or commercial mags. Not sure the term honest chance can be applied to most fellowships, which often charge and appear to be just fee-collecting vehicles, or agents, who likely aren't considering new writers anyway.