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How to Get Published: A Step-by-Step Guide to Submitting Your Writing

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Overview

Eager to publish your writing, but wondering where to start?

Join Submittable’s Rachel Mindell for a step-by-step guide to getting your work published. Packed with insights from Rachel’s own experience as a writer and editor, this class will give you a behind-the-scenes look at how to submit your work for publication in a magazine, literary journal, or website. 

You’ll learn how to:

  • Select and prepare your strongest pieces
  • Find and research publications that fit your writing
  • Write and format your cover letter and bio
  • Track and learn from your submission history

Plus, download and follow along with Rachel’s submission checklist for everything you need to get started immediately.

Whether you’re new to submitting your work or a seasoned writer hoping to streamline your process, this class will help you discover new confidence, send your writing into the world, and get one step closer to seeing your name in print!

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Submittable connects individuals and organizations to do extraordinary work together. Millions of writers, photographers, filmmakers, and other professionals use Submittable’s platform to search for and submit content to brands and publishers.

Create a free account to search for opportunities and submit your work at discover.submittable.com.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • The Submission Landscape
  • Choosing the Right Pieces
  • Choosing the Right Publications
  • Writing Your Cover Letter & Bio
  • Submitting Your Work
  • Managing the Process
  • Dealing with Rejection
  • Handling Acceptance
  • Final Thoughts
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Taught by

Rachel Mindell

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