Next, think about your purpose for writing that particular piece. A false goal will kill your story. Have a good goal and be sure every part of your story is moving toward that goal. The last may be one of the toughest for writers, especially those new to the game. Lack of confidence.
Publishing is hard.
You have enough rejection slips to wall-paper your office. Always remember what you've accomplished. Even if you've never been published, you've written something that was important to you. And if it matters to you, that's an accomplishment. Maybe look back on some old poems or stories you've written in the past.