Fixing Refusal - How to Get Published

A typical comment made by salesmen is that a “no” is the first step to getting a “yes”. We all want to sell something, an idea, our personality, or a lifelong dream. The problem we sometimes face is that other people don’t connect or relate to our formatting, meaning they just don’t understand where we’re coming from. This is the most common reason editors and journalists refuse work.

In order to get what we want, we have to put our plan in words other people understand, more so, the people we specifically want to understand. It takes some development and focus to craft ideas and draft them into a style that your listeners or readers can grasp. Here are some steps to creating a package concept that your audience can get addicted to.

Step 1. Write for Your Audience

An idea can be mainstream quality, but most accepted by a niche audience. For an editor reading a piece for a magazine, they are looking for something that will appeal to their established audience, and which falls within the guidelines of their parent or governing board. If you are writing to a newspaper that isn’t cutting edge, or steers away from political friction (disagreement in legislature), then you’re best off writing somewhere else if you are raising awareness for a topic in social reform.

Step 2. Think Compact and Branch Out

If you have faced refusal, it may be because the point of your work isn’t clear, or it takes too long to get to the point, which takes too much concentration for the audience. Be concise with presenting your idea in new pieces. Pick apart what you have written, and reconfigure. Getting to the point helps the reader quickly understand why your writing is important, and why they should be paying attention to it.

Step 3. DIY

You may have a topic that is taboo because of political friction or the social norms in an area. If you can’t get coverage, make your own. For instance, in periods of reform in the United States, the independent press opened venues for common folks to publish news about the things that matter most in society, without bureaucratic restraints.

Step 4. Think Simple

Sometimes a new idea demands more concentration from the people you want to reach. Try alternative methods like  free eBooks, that don’t take up too much of your reader's time, and can keep them interested in what you have to say at their convenience.

Every day we all face obstacles. We don’t want to bog others down with our message, but what hurts one of us can affect all of us. Positivity goes a long way,and the best part about independence is that we can ardently suggest our own ideas to fix problems.