One of the greatest challenges that new scholars face is getting their work published in peer-reviewed journals. Publications weigh heavily in decisions to hire, promote, and tenure faculty, and they occupy a central position in studies about departmental prestige rankings. The problem is that most scholars find success in publishing to be elusive. The purpose of this article is to provide readers with a series of tips to help them organize their academic lives so that they may become a successful publisher. None of the tips I suggest are for the faint of heart, and no tricks or gimmicks are offered. Instead, the broad theme is that scholars need to take agency over their careers. Put simply, your success is your responsibility!
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