Writing through a routine doesn't do justice all the time. I don't think it's necessary to write daily, though it helps to build further skills. Many veteran, published writers and acclaimed scholars of literature believe it's vital to a writer's overall development and future success. What good is a such a routine if more new writers get proper consideration and feedback of their work in the submission process? These writing know-it-alls out there rely too much on their instincts, THINKING they can help the young and inexperienced by merely spouting off insightful information. To keep a piece or work published it's up to the will of the writer in my view. All the resources in the world won't enable writers to get published without making publications and publishers know they exist. This needs to be done through intense marketing and promotion is required. I mean, a writer has to market the hell of a book, short story, script, or article to sell it or at the least make people aware of it.

Lack of response or none at all really dampens the spirit. Writers face this brick wall all the time. When will this ever change? Submitting manuscripts online is thought to be a simplified process, but not when you have to adhere to unusually long and drawn out guidelines then never receive a notice, rejection, or nothing 3-5 months later. At this point it's near impossible not to get discouraged as a writer. I think this is why more new writers are being self-publishers these days. They'd rather invest money into getting a book or anthology published on their own than put up with the frustration of dealing with picky, uncooperative high and mighty publishers in the market. I can't say I blame them. Electronic and self-publishing are expanding methods more writers are using to get published. Royalty potential and personalization in marketing are advantages over traditional big publishers, small and printing presses. Getting new voices and creative literature out to audiences is a growing challenge, but through strong, determined efforts and persistent it can happen.