When your literary creations don’t get the credit they deserve, you feel like the boat that you built with so much effort just capsized.
2016 proved to be a boat wreck of some sort as I sent my poetry to a lot of WRONG places. Now, these wrong places I speak of are dominantly ONLINE. And they are wrong because they never reverted even though I was persistent they do so.
Therefore, I bring you a list that will alert you to look out for all those dormant specimens plaguing the internet in the name of “publishing” you.
1. The education Tree
This Delhi based organization took an initiative to promote aspiring writers. It was called #WriteYoung. I submitted. They never reverted. Thus, don’t waste your time in sending your work to organizations that only know how to stare at a wall, waiting for it to stare back.
2. The Madras Mag
Impudence at its best. I queried the Editor In chief on Twitter and all she said was that they were a small team. I was slightly assured by that. However, I waited and no one responded. It angered me so much that I wrote to them-“Is my work that repulsive?” Did they reply? No. Shocker, hun?
3. Paprikashta Magazine
Friendly Admin made sure that they deluded me into thinking that my work was being “assessed” by the “Editors”. I kept inquiring and nothing happened. After some time, even I let go of hope. It was brutal. I had sent five of my most favorite poems too.
4. Baatein
Wonderfully stupid Instagram page posting poetry. I was promised that my work would be published on a specific date. I waited. Nothing showed up. They promised me another date. I waited again and nothing changed. I threatened to retract my work and they promised that they would publish my poem for sure this time. Still nada. They then said that my poem was not worth it. That really downed my spirits and filled me with anger at the same time.
It is true. We, writers, struggle. And our struggle to get published is exacerbated by these ignorant and dismissive people who care less about promoting young writers. But at the same time, not everyone is like this. And others at least offer a gentle apology and reason as to why they could not publish you. My point is that you can reject my work. But notify me about it. Don’t make me feel like my vision and efforts were wasted.
Avantika Singhal /timidandvivid 
I actually just don’t understand the desperation, of getting featured! And well, if they are not replying, that doesn’t mean, you’d keep asking them! That’s now how it works! There’s a way to it! I hope you’re much better than this now!
Dont give up, rejection is a common thing for an aspiring writer.
Wish you all the best and keep on doing the work.
Thank you! Feel free to share your experiences as a writer if you have any!
A friend of mine has suffered a similar fate at the hands of Indian review.Great article to warn people away from such pitfalls.
Btw.. Please drop by my blog in your spare time. I write movie reviews.Feedback is appreciated. Thanks.
Thank you! And I definitely will! 🙂
Many great poets and writers might have also gone through the same situations during their time, and so, please do consider it as ‘initial hiccups’ at the least, and go forward with full belief in your creative abilities – good luck! 🙂
Exactly! I will never stop writing because of some people who fail to appreciate someone. Thank you. 🙂
You’re welcome – Happy blogging! 🙂