The Submissions Project, a new online class from MEWsie Lisa Romeo, begins February 27, and participants will focus on the many activities that go into developing a sensible, customized, sustainable submission strategy.

Because many writers avoid submitting their work due to fear, lethargy, anxiety, confusion, apathy, or resignation (plus, it’s time-consuming and tedious!), that too often means nothing gets sent out, nothing gets published, and good work remains in drawers or computer files, while months go by. Meanwhile the writer keeps thinking, “I should be submitting!” but doesn’t take any real steps toward moving their work out into the world.

The class, which runs for 10 weeks, will focus on: identifying sensible submission goals, creating a practical submission plan, recognizing market opportunities, preparing and sending off work, tracking progress, handling rejections (and acceptances!), and what to do when things go off course.

It will cover print and online venues, how to decipher submission guidelines, as well as cover letters, editor responses, follow-up tips, and more. Weekly to-do lists, a private online discussion group, and other tools. This is a self-paced class, with materials available 24/7, and participants do NOT need to be online at any particular day or time.

The Project will be capped at 15 writers. MEWS members also get one in-person or telephone consult. More information and registration details can be found at Lisa’s blog (www.LisaRomeo.blogspot.com) or http://bit.ly/tLyM6k . Questions can be directed to Lisa: 973-857-4383 or LisaRomeoWrites@gmail.com.