Publisher dream meaning is explained below using 4 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To dream of a publisher, foretells long journeys and aspirations to the literary craft.

If a woman dreams that her husband is a publisher, she will be jealous of more than one woman of his acquaintance, and spicy scenes will ensue.

For a publisher to reject your manuscript, denotes that you will suffer disappointment at the miscarriage of cherished designs.

If he accepts it, you will rejoice in the full fruition of your hopes.

If he loses it, you will suffer evil at the hands of strangers.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 2 — Gillian Holloway

If you dream of a publisher rejecting your manuscript it is a sign that you will succeed in spite of obstacles.
Source: The Complete Dream Book Author: Gillian Holloway

Interpretation 3 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. Attempts at communication.

2. Use caution in relying too much on “professional” advice.

Source: New American Dream Dictionary Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Interpretation 4 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

See Editor, Words and Gate Keeper.
Source: Strangest Dream Explanations Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous