# EP 5: How to Navigate Rejection (and Silence) From Editors

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Podcast: [Inside travel writing](https://stenobird.com/podcast/inside-travel-writing-7841307)
Published: 2026-05-27T22:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1090

## Resource

That feeling when an editor doesn't reply to your pitch? We need to talk about it. This week on Inside Travel Writing we're unpacking why silence and rejection erode confidence for so many writers... and how to stop letting it with super practical advice (that really works). Sign up to get weekly email newsletters all about travel writing here. Love the show? Share it with a fellow writer or leave a review 🙏🏻 See how aspiring travel writers have landed commissions with Conde Nast Traveler, National Geographic, The Sydney Morning Herald and more here. Let's connect! Come say hi on Instagram: @thefreelancersyear Happy writing + travelling! - Lindy

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