Taking the Leap: My First Literary Submissions and Early Wins

Daily writing prompt

When is the last time you took a risk? How did it work out?

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The last risk I took was two weeks ago…
I sent out submissions for the first time to literary magazines. As of today 4/25/25, at approx. noon eastern standard time I
Have received back 2 approvals and 1 rejection. With a success among poets being a slim 5-20% I would count that as a win.
Since receiving my first approval I have started a poetry discord to create and grow with other poets and artists, and
started this word press. I plan to continue to seek publications as well as still self-publishing.
Thank you for reading.

🖤 what do you think about the risk I took? Would you or have you taken it? How did it turn out?
Axton N.O. Mitchell
@poeaxtry_