Summary

Bhavna Narula presents a satirical 7-day plan to manage the waiting period for story publication in a publication, which humorously extends beyond the expected 7 days.

Abstract

The article titled "My 7-Day Plan For Pubs Whose Turnaround Time is 7 Days" by Bhavna Narula is a humorous take on the often lengthy process of getting a story published. The author suggests a day-by-day plan that starts with writing an appropriate title and progresses through various stages of drafting, editing, and waiting, only to find that the process takes much longer than anticipated. The plan includes sending the story with only a title on Day 2, contemplating the story's content on Day 3, writing and revising points from Day 4 to Day 6, waiting and refreshing the draft on Day 7, and following up with the publication on subsequent days. The article satirizes the optimism and patience required by writers as they navigate the unpredictable timelines of the publishing industry, ultimately celebrating the story's publication on the 20th day.

Opinions

The author uses satire to highlight the often frustrating and prolonged waiting period for writers awaiting publication decisions.
There is an underlying optimism in the face of uncertainty, as the author humorously suggests taking "baby steps" to manage the waiting period.
The article pokes fun at the process of writing and editing, suggesting that even with meticulous planning, the outcome is largely beyond the writer's control.
The satirical plan implies that the editorial process is not as efficient as it could be, with the publication taking longer than promised to review submissions.
The author's tone suggests a sense of camaraderie with fellow writers, acknowledging the shared experience of waiting and the joy of eventual publication.

Satire

My 7-Day Plan For Pubs Whose Turnaround Time is 7 Days

The optimist in me is at her best

7 days of waiting time for your story to get published. Seems like an eternity, right? Not anymore. Presenting my 7-day plan to get through the difficult period. The key is in taking baby steps. One step each day.

Let’s have a look at how you can excel at organizing your days until you get a response from the editor.

Day 1- Write an appropriate title for your story.

Day 2- Send the story to the pub with just the title. No, you’re not doing anything wrong.

Day 3- Think about what to write in the story.

Day 4- Write some points in the story.

Day 5- Erase some of those points and rewrite a new story.

Day 6- Create a rough draft and edit it once.

Day 7- Wait the whole day and keep refreshing your draft.

Day 8- You thought you will get an answer on the 7th day but be assured they haven't seen your story yet.

Day 9- Send them an email reminding them of your story.

Day 10- Make final edits to your draft and pat yourself.

Day 11- Open your email to look for a rejection private note.

Day 12- Go to the story and delete the private note.

Day 13- Change the title and send the story to another publication and wait for another week.

Congratulations! Your story is finally published on day 20… Hurray!!!

You are now ready to party with your friends.👯‍♂️✨👯‍♀️✨👯‍♂️✨👯‍✨

Bhavna Narula, 2021.