7 Snags That Hold Writers Back From Getting Published

 





7 Snags That Hold Writers Back From Getting Published



Not enough time. What’s the top reason so many of our writers say they can’t create a workable, systematic submission strategy? Time. Most of our clients here at Writer’s Relief would prefer to get more butt-in-chair writing time, instead of doing all of the research and admin work necessary for making submissions. There are many ways to decrease the amount of time you spend preparing submissions, but the most effective way is to find someone who can make submissions for you—like Writer’s Relief.

Procrastination. Enemy number one for many writers is this: excuse-making. I’ll be unstoppable when I start making submissions…tomorrow. Once I finish this project, then I’ll turn my attention to sending out submissions. The good news is, escaping the pull of procrastination isn’t hard if you know the right tricks. Here’s how you can stop procrastinating and start submitting for publication.

No game plan. In our experience, nothing kills a writer’s positive outlook faster than a helter-skelter submission strategy: no calendar, no specific goals, and occurring in sporadic stops and starts. For real, meaningful success over the long term, create a submission plan that works for you.

Lack of confidence. Some writers fail simply because they don’t believe their writing is worthy. Sylvia Plath told us the worst enemy of creativity is self-doubt, but we think insecurity can stymie a strong submission strategy too. Here’s how to gain more confidence in your writing.

Not learning the trade. While it’s possible to make a submission and get it published based on sheer luck (being in the right place at the right time), most writers find that it takes a certain amount of background knowledge to successfully navigate the ins and outs of the publishing industry. Learn to talk the talk by going to writing conferences, networking, and reading the informative articles in our free Publishing Tool Kit.

Self-sabotage. Self-sabotage is a sneaky trickster: Many writers don’t even realize they are their own worst enemies. You can use this list of symptoms of writerly self-sabotage to spot a hidden problem.

Insecurity that masquerades as perfectionism. Sometimes, an author’s drive to write the “perfect” piece is genuine—there are no ulterior motives. But other times, perfectionism is actually an excuse to avoid taking risks that could lead to failure. Stop struggling with the desire to be perfect, and you might just see your success rate climb.



Writer: Know Thyself

The best thing a writer can do for his or her submission strategy is to know what works—and what doesn’t. What part of your submission strategy is working well? Where could it use improveme



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