No matter what you do, you'll never run away from you.
You've got to really be able to accept the rejection.
One other thing, if it's possible, as songwriters, you should also develop yourself as record producers.
It's amazing how a competitive nature can turn a negative into something positive.
There's so much fear involved in trying to do something you don't know how to do that drugs and alcohol can become a big part of your life if you have an addictive personality or are very unsure, which most songwriters are.
If I waited for inspiration every time I sat down to write a song I probably would be a plumber today.