September 22, 2008
Here's a tip for all of you out there interested in getting your work published. Start right where you are. You can personally submit your material to local publications. Hand the copy over to the editors in charge. This way you meet people connected to the word world, and they may even suggest other ways of submitting. Also, tell your friends about your need to publish and be amazed at what they come up with. One way to get feedback is to host your own reading at your home, for instance, or a venue of your choice. Joining a local writers' group is stimulating too. Most workshop leaders are eager to share publishing information with participants. Do it!