I would advise anyone who aspires to a writing career that before developing his talent he would be wise to develop a thick hide.
Quote of the Day: Fran Lebowitz
Contrary to what many of you may imagine, a career in letters is not without its drawbacks - chief among them the unpleasant fact that one is frequently called upon to sit down and write.
Quote of the Day: Ray Bradbury
Any man who keeps working is not a failure. He may not be a great writer, but if he applies the old-fashioned virtues of hard, constant labor, he'll eventually make some kind of career for himself as writer.
Having Hope and Faith as a Writer
Jeanne Veillette Bowerman wrote this great article about having both faith and hope when it comes to your writing career.