Problem: Article: Many times, you will submit a pitch or abstract before you actually submit an article. Check the submission guidelines to see if that is the process for the magazine or journal you are interested in. The editor will often approve your pitch and tell you to write and submit the article.  If your pitch is accepted, the editor will often request the article within a specific time frame. Make sure that you submit your article on time. If you are an academic, your first submission may receive what is called a "revise and resubmit". This means that your article shows promise, but needs some revisions. Submit your revised article in a timely manner. Ask the editor for a clear timeline, and then deliver the article by that deadline. Getting an article accepted for publication can be a lengthy process. You will likely have to submit your piece to more than one publication. Make sure to keep track of where you send your work.  Write down where you send which article. If you are working on multiple pieces at once, it is helpful to keep track of where you have sent various pieces. Make note of the date you send each submission. That way, you can have an idea of when you can expect to receive a response. Maintain records of any communication with the publication. For example, if the editor e-mails you with suggestions for future pieces, you will want to retain that organization. As a writer, you have to deal with rejection. Finding an outlet for publication can be difficult, and often takes several attempts. Make sure that you are prepared to handle a "no".  Do not take it personally. Understand that editors receive more submissions than can be published. Just because your article was not the best fit for that journal does not mean that your work is not good. Move on. Be ready to send the article on to the next publication on your list. And you should definitely have a list of publications that you would like to submit your work to. Do not respond. There is no need to follow up on a rejection note. While it might be tempting to express your frustrations, it is better to accept it gracefully and move on. If you get an acceptance notification, congratulations! You can immediately reach out to the editor and acknowledge that you have received their notification. E-mail is usually the preferred method of communication.  Provide the editor with any information that is requested. You may be asked for contact info., for example. If your article is being considered at another publication, you should immediately withdraw it from consideration. Send a notification explaining that your article will be published elsewhere. Celebrate. Having a piece of writing accepted for publication is a great accomplishment. Congratulate yourself and share your good news with friends and family.
Summary: Deliver your article. Keep thorough records. Handle a rejection. Acknowledge an acceptance.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Before you ask God for anything else, you should ask for his forgiveness for your sins. Look into your heart and find the areas where you need to improve, then ask God to forgive you for falling short. Ask God to give you the strength to do better in the future.  Sins don't always have to be big things like stealing or lying; sometimes they might include being jealous of a coworker, being unkind to your sibling, or prioritizing material things over your relationship with God. Say something like, "God, I know I said I wouldn't get so mad when a customer says something rude, but I have been struggling with that lately. Please forgive me for not keeping my temper, and help me find the strength to stay calm next time." No matter what you're going through, you should ask God for help. God wants us to seek him first in every situation. However, keep in mind that God knows what is best, and his answer might not always be what you had in mind.  For example, if you're struggling financially, praying "Please let me win the lottery" might not have the results you want. However, if you pray something like, "Please send me an opportunity to use my strengths and provide for my family," you might be surprised what happens. On the other hand, God might have ordained that you don't need a lot of money, so a better prayer might be, "Lord, help me be wise with my finances so I can make do with what I have." You could also pray for your health, your relationships, guidance in a tough situation, or anything else you could possibly need. When you see a need in others, ask God for his help. It might be someone close to you, or it could be a group of people on the other side of the world who are suffering. Praying for others is an important way to strengthen your faith.  For example, you might say something like, "God, my aunt is really ill, and it's causing her so much pain. Please send her some comfort and peace, and let her feel your presence." You could also say, "Lord, my heart is heavy for the people at war in the Middle East. It seems like such a huge problem that no one can fix it, but nothing is too big for you. Please bring peace to that region and to all of your children." God speaks to us in ways that can be hard to spot, especially if you're just beginning to build your spiritual relationship with him. Ask God to help you recognize the signs that he is answering your prayer. It's important to have a grateful heart while you're praying, so opening and closing the prayer with thanks will help keep you in the right spirit. Thank God for listening, and for the good works you know he still has in store.
Summary:
Ask God to forgive you for your sins. Tell God your troubles and ask for his help. Pray for people around you who are struggling. Ask God to help you understand his answer. Thank God again, then close the prayer.