Sunday, August 25, 2013

The process of choosing a publication outlet.

Finding print and websites for publication was harder than I thought.  I mean just researching them wasn't hard, but when you look at them you want them to match who you are as a writer and a person.  I mean you don’t want to submit an article to a magazine that goes against your personal beliefs just because they will publish it because now your name it tied to them.

But once I found one that I liked the fear seeped in as I looked at their past articles and those who have written for them and thought wow what a scary thought.  My work isn't good enough to fit with them.  I can’t do this.  And it was well wait yes I can this is what this class is about.  I need to get over my fear, what is wrong with no.  No doesn't mean never.  It just means not now, this doesn't work but keep trying.  Charise you have this.

Now that I have submitted not one but two articles I feel awesome!!! I mean I faced my fear.  I submitted one article to the school and this one came pouring out of me and then I also included a photo of myself.  I hate pictures of myself but I did it!  I also submitted one to an online magazine as well.  Thing is I love both articles and to be honest it’s so easy once one gets over their fear!


I will so totally do this again!  I have a voice that voice may be the one to help someone someday.  The worst anyone can do is say no I will not publish your article.  Well then I will just move on and try somewhere else.

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