This is a good time to write, with freezing temperatures and inclement weather conditions keeping us inside. If you dream of seeing your short story or article printed in your favorite magazine or online site, perhaps now is the time to make it happen. <\/p>\n
Turn off the TV, stop surfing the net looking for\u00e2\u20ac\u201dwhatever you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re looking for\u00e2\u20ac\u201dand start polishing that old piece or write a new one. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153New writers can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t get published,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d you say? I beg to differ. In fact, I know this is a fallacy. But you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve heard that it is impossible to break in as a new writer. <\/p>\n
Sure there\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a hint of truth in this, but only a hint. Let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s change the word, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153impossible\u00e2\u20ac\u009d to \u00e2\u20ac\u0153difficult.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Unfortunately, some hopeful authors and writers think \u00e2\u20ac\u0153impossible\u00e2\u20ac\u009d when they hear \u00e2\u20ac\u0153difficult.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d They say, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Heck, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d better not even try. If others find it difficult to get published, how am I going to break in?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
You hear and read about writers who just can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t get their work published. They say, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153No one will give a new writer a chance.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d You believe them. What you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t know is their level of commitment. Is the writer actually submitting anything or is he just making a lot of noise about how he might be rejected? Is the writer paying attention to details? Is he giving editors what they want? Is he following Submission Guidelines? <\/p>\n
Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t believe everything you hear or read about your chances of being published\u00e2\u20ac\u201despecially if the information or perspective is biased to the negative. Do your homework, adhere to editorial protocol, polish your story\/article so that it shines and step outside of your comfort zone in search of fresh markets.<\/p>\n
If you want to publish your fiction or nonfiction by spring, do I have a gift for you. Here are some free online directories containing hundreds and hundreds of magazines and ezines seeking your excellent stories and\/or articles: <\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.duotrope.com\/index.aspx<\/a> If you need additional help navigating the magazine and ezine market with your great article or story, order my book, A Writer\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Guide to Magazine Articles <\/em>TODAY. http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This is a good time to write, with freezing temperatures and inclement weather conditions keeping us inside. If you dream of seeing your short story or article printed in your favorite magazine or online site, perhaps now is the time to make it happen. Turn off the TV, stop surfing the net looking for\u00e2\u20ac\u201dwhatever you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3,4],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
\n http:\/\/www.newpages.com\/litmags\/index.htm<\/a>
\n http:\/\/magazine-directory.com<\/a>
\n http:\/\/dir.yahoo.com\/News_and_Media\/magazines<\/a>
\n http:\/\/www.newsdirectory.com<\/a> <\/p>\n