Your Path to Book Publishing
The Realities of Author Rejection: What Happens After You Submit Your Book
12 May 2025
You’ve poured your heart into your manuscript, polished your proposal, and finally hit submit. Now what?In this episode of Your Path to Publish, we’re tackling one of the hardest parts of the publishing process—rejection. Whether you’ve already received a “thanks, but no thanks” or you’re dreading your first, this episode will help you reframe rejection and stay in the game.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:What actually happens after you submit your book to an agent or publisherWhy rejection is often about timing, trends, or editorial fit—not your talentProductive ways to respond to rejection and stay motivatedHow to use feedback, revise your submission, and keep pitchingWhy some authors turn rejection into opportunity through self-publishing or resubmissionIf rejection has made you question your book’s future, this episode is your reminder that you’re not alone—and you’re not out of options.Stay tuned until the end to hear how one bestselling series almost didn’t make it—and what you can do today to keep moving forward.Make your mark as an author.Learn more about The Author’s Mark — Juxtabook’s 12-month professional publishing experience that helps nonfiction authors go from idea to published platform in 12 months or less.Juxtabook.com/authorsmarkLearn more about Your Path to Book Publishing by visiting Juxtabook.com and discover if traditional publishing, self-publishing, or hybrid publishing is right for you. It's time to make your mark and connect with like-minded authors to publish your book, build your author brand, and book marketing. Join TodayLiked this episode? Share it and tag us on Instagram @juxtabkLove the show? Leave a review and let us know!CONNECT WITH US: Website | Instagram | Facebook
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