Asked by: Sherry Jones

7 tips to get your first paper published in a journal

1. Tell a story. …
2. Write first, edit later. …
3. Choose the right journal. …
4. Explain why your work is important. …
5. A picture is worth a thousand words. …
6. Read, Read, Read. …
7. If at first you don’t succeed… …
8. A final bit of advice from Dr Bernard:

Where can I publish my first article?

To get you started, here is a list of platforms offering free article publishing.

• Medium. Medium is a very popular free publishing site where you can share your writing. …
• Linkedin Articles. You are probably already on Linkedin. …
• EzineArticles. …
• Scoop.It. …
• Issuu. …
• Yudo. …
• Article Alley. …
• PUB HTML5.

How can I publish my own article?

1. Research your publishing options. Take the time to explore the journals in your field, to choose the best fit for your research. …
2. Draft your article. …
3. Read the instructions for authors. …
4. Make your submission. …
5. Peer review. …
6. Making revisions. …
7. Your article is accepted. …
8. Promoting your published work.

Can I publish an article by myself?

You definitely submit a paper by yourself and if you write a high quality submission, it will be accepted.

How much does it cost to publish a article?

around $3500 to $4000

Estimating the final cost of publication per paper based upon revenue generated and the total number of published articles, they estimate that the average cost to publish an article is around $3500 to $4000.

Where can I publish my article and get paid?

Some options of such International sites are:

• Fiverr.
• Upwork.
• PeopleperHour.
• Freeup.
• WorknHire.
• Problogger.
• Freelancer.
• Freelance Writing.

How do I sell articles?

Here are 8 tips for selling articles to magazines and websites

1. Seek out the publication’s writers’ guidelines. …
2. You do not have to write full articles before you sell them. …
3. Consider what the gig has to offer. …
4. Keep an eye out for new publications. …
5. Write for local publications. …
6. Feel free to aim high, but expect to start small.

Do journals pay authors?

Academics are not paid for their article contributions to journals. They often have to pay fees to submit articles to journals and to publish. Peer reviewers, the overseers tasked with making sure the science published in the journals is up to standard, typically aren’t paid either.

Do you get paid for publishing an article?

No.

You don’t get paid for articles you publish.

Is it hard to get a paper published?

Yes, it is hard to publish in a peer reviewed journal. If it were easy anybody and everybody would do it. That should not prevent you from trying. Typically a magazine is easier to publish in.





Can I publish an article for free?

Yes, it is possible to publish an article without any payment. There is a number of journals under Elsevier publisher, where no publication fees are required. You can check the journal website carefully.

Where can I post my articles for free?

Some of the best free article submission sites are:

• sites.google.com.
• github.com.
• iSnare.com.
• storify.com.
• goarticles.info.
• quora.com.
• tumblr.com.
• articlebiz.com.

Where can I publish my writing?

Top Websites for Writers: 10 Online Writing Communities

• CAMP NANOWRIMO. campnanowrimo.org. …
• CRITIQUE CIRCLE. critiquecircle.com. …
• CRITTERS WORKSHOP. critters.org. …
• FICTIONAUT. fictionaut.com. …
• INTERNET WRITING WORKSHOP. internetwritingworkshop.org. …
• STORYADAY. storyaday.org. …
• WATTPAD. wattpad.com. …
• THE WRITERS CHAT ROOM. writerschatroom.com.

How can I get published for free?

Amazon’s free self-publishing services, Kindle Direct Publishing and CreateSpace, let you unleash your manuscript on the market and get up to 70% royalties. For eBooks, the Kindle Direct Publishing process is reasonably simple. You need a book manuscript in Microsoft Word format.

Who is the best publisher for first time authors?

15 (or so) Fabulous Publishers For Debut Authors




1. Avon Impulse. Avon is looking for big, high concept historical and contemporary romances. …
2. Baen Books. …
3. Black & White Publishing. …
4. Coffee House Press. …
5. Chicago Review Press. …
6. Chronicle Books. …
7. DAW. …
8. Entangled Publishing.

Is Amazon Self Publishing worth it?

However, if you have some spare time and believe that being able to point to the fact that you’re a published author on Amazon will help boost your credentials or career, then it’s worth it. Self publishing on Amazon is also worth it if you can use the clicks and views that your eBook receives to boost another venture.