I have written for years. The college I attended even published a poem that I wrote.
But, other than in my blog, I don’t even really write. Well, I write, but I don’t share my work with others and I certainly have never submitted my work for publication.
Today, I submitted an article to a magazine that is re-launching itself in August. I have no idea if they will like it or accept it, but I went out on a limb and wrote up something simple and sent in some photos to go with it.
I also listed several other ideas that I was ready to write about. So, we will see where this all leads, but I do find myself feeling rather brave at this moment.
Who knows where this adventure will end up? I hope you will keep reading and come along for the ride!
Have YOU ever written for publication?
Till next time,
Another Hatchett Job.... 
At one time, when my daughter was little, I wrote puzzles for Superb Puzzle Magazine. Now she has had a novella and a few short stories published. One was even turned into a pod cast.
Good luck! You can only get published if you submit!
Thanks! I appreciate the support. I have always been a chicken like that.
Hi Jan, I hope your piece gets accepted, but if not, press on! Sometimes it takes a while. I’ve had non-fiction, humor, and fiction published. (Fiction was the hardest market to crack. It took a lot of persistence, but once you have at least one credit to your name, other editors are more likely to give you a chance.) I would like to very highly recommend one book that was extremely helpful to me: Making a Literary Life by Carolyn See. It’s not a how-to-write book, but it gives tremendous insight about getting a foot in the door. In my current season of life I’m not focusing on writing or trying to get anything published, but I would be happy to share anything I learned in the ten or so years that I called myself a writer. Email me anytime at sweetwaterandbitter@gmail.com…………………Kim
Kim, thanks for stopping by and telling me about that book! I will definitely be on the lookout for it. Your kind words are wonderful! As it turns out, I did get accepted as a regular contributor with my work appearing in their blog, newsletter mailings, and/or magazine, so I am pretty excited!