Tip #6 from How to Increase Your Chances of Publication

Repeat after me: “There’s no such thing as getting blocked or stuck.” OK, maybe that’s exaggerating it a bit. Of course, there will be days when you simply can’t write. But, even during those days, try to keep your writing appointment.

You can’t increase your chances for publication if you’ve got nothing to submit. So, keep writing! Once you’ve finished a project, send it off and work on a new project.

If you’ll do the numbers of statistical probability (and common sense :-)), you’ll realise that prolific writers have more chances for publication. Of course, they might also get more rejections. But, if the probability is 1:10 (1 acceptance out of every 10 submissions), then you’ll possibly get more acceptances if you come up with 100 submissions, right?

Your Assignment: Set up a writing appointment. How much time can you dedicate to writing? Just one hour a week? Never mind. Just stick to that appointment and produce as many works as you can. Then, every time you finish something, get it out of the way by submitting it to a publication.

Oh, and yes…

Never, *Never* Give Up

So, you’ve tried all these things and nothing seems to happen? Keep trying! I believe passion and dedication are two of a writer’s best capital in the publishing business. Don’t ever run out of those things and declare bankruptcy.

If you’ve read this far, I know you’ve got what it takes to get your writing going. Let me know whenever you get that byline, OK?