It’s no secret that being a writer means dealing with rejection letters. Whether a “no thanks” can be chalked up to an editor’s personal taste or a submission that hit the wrong market at the wrong time, rejection is a rite of passage that we all experience.

Here at Writer’s Relief, we’d like to help you channel your rejection letters into something that will help keep you motivated. Here are five surprising and crafty ways to make your “no”s lift you up after they’ve let you down.