How can I move past pitching rejection?

Ask A Freelancer: I'm new to freelancing and I keep freezing when I send pitches

Dear Anna,

I’m new to freelance journalism, in fact, even saying that makes me feel uncomfortable and I still hesitate to call myself a journalist. But I love writing and thinking up feature ideas, so I know it’s what I want to do and I break past my insecurities and I march on. But I’ve noticed something I do, which I suspect is holding me back. Every t…