Rejection Road … to publication BETA

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Rejection is universal, and sometimes it feels endless. Everyone understands this, but that doesn't take the sting out of rejection's bite. Rejection Road aims to reframe the submission process as a journey towards eventual success. We're all on separate paths, but we experience the same trials and tribulations. In this space, we support one another, celebrating the victories and offering compassion for the minor setbacks along the way. Learn how it works.

Meet your fellow travelers (Note: all counts are based on the past 30 days)

135 people are currently sharing their journey along Rejection Road.

Barbara Ruth Saunders reported 1 rejection and 1 acceptance!

Brian P O'Sullivan submitted 3 pieces and reported 8 rejections and 2 acceptances!

KC Vance reported 1 rejection.

Víctor Manuel Ramos reported 6 rejections.

Ruth Goring reported 3 rejections.

Alan Rice submitted 1 piece and reported 6 rejections.

Joe Pitkin reported 1 rejection.

Ann Yuan submitted 1 piece and reported 1 acceptance!

Todd Epp reported 2 rejections.

Clyde Liffey submitted 1 piece and reported 3 rejections.

Jeremy Parker reported 2 rejections.

Mark Nuzzi submitted 2 pieces and reported 3 rejections and 4 acceptances!

Duayne Thayer reported 1 withdrawal.

Don Perry submitted 2 pieces and reported 1 withdrawal and 1 acceptance!

Chuck Wilkerson reported 2 rejections.

Rebeca Thomas submitted 3 pieces and reported 3 withdrawals and 1 acceptance!

Zach Edson submitted 1 piece and reported 2 rejections.

John C Pulver reported 1 rejection.

Ron. Lavalette reported 1 rejection.

Samuel Johnston submitted 1 piece (goal met!) and reported 4 rejections.

Jess Simms reported 1 rejection.

Patricia Wallesverd reported 5 rejections.

Samuel Cromwell reported 1 rejection.

Nick Theisen reported 10 rejections.

Timothy J Schreiber reported 1 rejection.

Brent Fisk reported 3 rejections, 5 withdrawals, and 2 acceptances!

Brian A. Dixon reported 1 rejection.

Wendy S Westlake submitted 3 pieces and reported 6 rejections.

A K Leddon reported 2 rejections.

John G Sparks reported 1 withdrawal.

Genaro Aguilar Saucillo reported 5 rejections and 1 acceptance!

Ryan Peed reported 1 rejection.

L. Martin reported 1 rejection.

Win Karnath submitted 7 pieces and reported 7 withdrawals.

Carol Lee Saffioti-Hughes reported 1 rejection and 1 acceptance!

All counts are for the past 30 days. (Subject to change as we evaluate the beta period.)