What John Grisham has said about Rejection in publishing
1 quote · 1 episode · Oct 1, 2026
John Grisham, American bestselling author of legal thrillers and former lawyer, has been quoted on Rejection in publishing once in 1 episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, most recently on October 1, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Grisham says nearly every successful writer has faced rejection.
“Some of the great books we've read and enjoyed over the years were totally rejected”
The Mel Robbins Podcast: How One “Golden Moment” Can Transform Your Entire Life (Oct 1, 2026) · Listen from 45:59
Episodes
How One “Golden Moment” Can Transform Your Entire LifeThe Mel Robbins Podcast · Oct 1, 2026 · 1 h 10 min
Mel Robbins interviews novelist John Grisham about the "golden moments," rejections, and one-page-a-day discipline that turned a small-town lawyer into a bestselling author.
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