If you’ve ever opened an email from a journal only to see the words “After careful consideration, we regret to inform you,” this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I’m talking about what to do when your article gets rejected—and more importantly, why that rejection doesn’t mean the end of your project.
I know firsthand how gut-punching those messages can feel, but I also know that rejection is one of the most common—and least talked-about—parts of academic life. In this episode, I’ll share why rejection happens far more often than you think, how to take care of yourself in those first few tough days, and how to decide what to do next without losing confidence in your work.
My goal is to help you see rejection not as a verdict, but as information—something you can learn from and use to make your writing even stronger. Whether you’re deciding how to interpret reviewer feedback, wondering if your piece was a poor fit for the journal, or just needing reassurance that you’re not alone, this episode will meet you right where you are.
So if you’ve been sitting on a rejection and aren’t sure what to do next, take a deep breath, grab your favorite coping beverage, and join me. You might just walk away seeing this moment in an entirely new light.
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