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Whilst there are many wonderful things about being a writer, one of the biggest challenges is handling rejection in a way that enables you to keep going. Rejection can happen at all stages of the publishing process whether that’s by an agent you’ve submitted to, a publisher, a change of publishing team, a retailer who doesn’t take your book for a promotion or an event that doesn’t take you as a speaker.

Getting rejections from agents you’ve submitted to is often the first big experience of this. It can hurt and it can derail your writing and your plans. Kelly Weekes is an ICF accredited life and career coach for authors who often works with her clients to help them move on from these setbacks in a way that feels positive and so they can keep pursuing their author career.

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Are you ready for our expert-led session next week? ✨ Whilst there are many wonderful things about being a writer, one of the biggest challenges is handling rejection in a way that enables you to keep going. Rejection can happen at all stages of the publishing process whether that’s by an agent you’ve submitted to, a publisher, a change of publishing team, a retailer who doesn’t take your book for a promotion or an event that doesn’t take you as a speaker. Getting rejections from agents you’ve submitted to is often the first big experience of this. It can hurt and it can derail your writing and your plans. @kelly_weekes is an ICF accredited life and career coach for authors who often works with her clients to help them move on from these setbacks in a way that feels positive and so they can keep pursuing their author career. In this event Kelly will be in conversation with @justinesolomons discussing how to handle rejection and build your resilience. They will cover: - Why rejection can feel so bad and how to lessen its impact - How to handle the rejection in the short term - How to make a plan to move on positively - How to build a resilience toolkit and your confidence for the future This session is free for Byte The Book members and £25* for everyone else. If you’re not already a member, you can join Byte the Book from £30 a month via the link in our bio! * Plus VAT and Booking Fee #handlingrejection #resilence #kellyweekes

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We had a fantastic evening at @century_soho on Tuesday for our first in-person event of 2026! ✨ Our expert panel, Becoming a Bestseller: How Indie Authors and Publishers are Breaking Through (sponsored by CPI 📚), brought together an incredible group of industry voices for a night of networking, insight, and inspiration. On stage, our speakers explored how independent creators are rewriting the rules of publishing, bypassing traditional gatekeepers, reaching bestseller lists, building global fanbases, and taking full control of their careers. We were joined by an outstanding panel of professionals, chaired by our director and founder @justinesolomons, with speakers: @rachelmcwrites (Publisher & Author, Ackroyd Books), @hannah__twigg (Digital Content Consultant & Podcast Producer), Matt Holland (Founder, @tbbpublishing) and @ryancahillauthor (Bestselling author) 📖 The discussion pulled back the curtain on the modern indie publishing revolution—covering smart digital marketing, innovative release strategies, and community-driven growth tactics that are driving real success. Special thanks to @phoebeirelandphotography for capturing these fantastic event photos 📸 Huge thank you to @cpi for sponsoring our event and to @century_soho for hosting us! #BecomingABestseller #publishing #publishingcommunity #publishingevent

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Ever wondered how independent voices are bypassing traditional gatekeepers to dominate the charts? Join us and our panel of experts where we pull back the curtain on the modern publishing revolution. This session dives into the innovative strategies, digital marketing secrets, and community-driven tactics that independent creators are using to climb the bestseller lists and build global fanbases. Whether you’re an aspiring novelist, an agile indie publisher, or a writer looking to take full control of your career, you’ll gain the roadmap and inspiration needed to thrive in today’s competitive literary landscape. Byte the Book’s Justine Solomons will chair this event and her panelists will include: 🔴 Rachel McLean - Publisher and Author at Ackroyd Books ⚪️ Hannah Twigg - Digital Content Consultant and Podcast Producer 🔵 Matt Holland - Founder of The Broken Binding Publishing ⚪️ Ryan Cahill -  Author This event is sponsored by CPI. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from our panel, ask questions and network before and after the discussion. This event will be at The Century Club, 61-63 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 6LQ Entrance is free for Byte the Book and Century Club members. Tickets are £30 plus booking fee and VAT for everyone else. Booking is essential. If you’re not already a member of Byte The Book, you can join us via the link in our #bio! 🔗 #event #publishing #networking #IndiePublishing

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Ever wondered how independent voices are bypassing traditional gatekeepers to dominate the charts? Join us and our panel of experts where we pull back the curtain on the modern publishing revolution. This session dives into the innovative strategies, digital marketing secrets, and community-driven tactics that independent creators are using to climb the bestseller lists and build global fanbases. Whether you’re an aspiring novelist, an agile indie publisher, or a writer looking to take full control of your career, you’ll gain the roadmap and inspiration needed to thrive in today’s competitive literary landscape. Byte the Book’s Justine Solomons will chair this event and her panelists will include: 🔴 Rachel McLean - Publisher and Author at Ackroyd Books ⚪️ Hannah Twigg - Digital Content Consultant and Podcast Producer 🔵 Matt Holland - Founder of The Broken Binding Publishing ⚪️ Ryan Cahill -  Author This event is sponsored by CPI. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from our panel, ask questions and network before and after the discussion. This event will be at The Century Club, 61-63 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 6LQ Entrance is free for Byte the Book and Century Club members. Tickets are £30 plus booking fee and VAT for everyone else. Booking is essential. If you’re not already a member of Byte The Book, you can join us via the link in our #bio! 🔗 #event #publishing #networking #IndiePublishing

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