When Words Collide 2026

Every writer faces rejection. The question isn’t if it will happen, but how you’ll respond when it does. From hitting #1 to receiving more than 400 rejections in a row, Jodi McIsaac has learned what it takes to keep writing through the ups and downs of a career in publishing.  


What she discovered might surprise you. What if rejection isn’t the enemy of your writing career but an essential part of the path forward? What if there’s a way to transform the sting of a “no” into fuel that keeps you going? This workshop will challenge how you think about failure and give you practical strategies to build the resilience every writer needs.


You’ll hear stories from celebrated authors who faced hundreds of rejections before finally breaking through and will discover why ego is a writer’s worst enemy. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a published author navigating a career setback, you’ll leave knowing how to weather rejection, focus on what you can control and find the motivation to keep creating work that matters.