Your Book Will Be Rejected. Here’s What That Means.

Your book will be rejected. That is not failure. It is part of the process.

In this episode, we’re talking about what rejection actually looks like in publishing. From agent rejections and tough edits to one-star reviews and internal spirals, every author faces it at every stage.

We break down the four types of rejection, how to tell the difference between useful feedback and noise, and how to respond without letting it derail you. We also share practical tools like the 3-question filter and the 24-hour rule to help you handle critique with a clear head.

Rejection means you’re showing up. And the only authors who don’t face it are the ones who stop.