I think I need to wo/man-up.
Background to this is that I have taken a back seat on writing for a little while. I've done loads of other stuff, on impact especially, and have developed quite a good reputation in my field (especially non-academic audience). Including occasional radio and TV and that sort of stuff. But I've not been writing and I've realised it's because I am so bloody fearful of rejection and the pain(!) that comes with it.
I've now got two papers ready for submission and I'm irrationally terrified. I know I should just hit go but can't quite bring myself to do so - rejection rates are running at about 95% in top journals in my field, guess it's similar elsewhere too. I NEED to publish now, it's running tight for the REF, but if I send these out and they get rejected then I'm back to square one.
Not looking for advice really ... more empathy or tough love! Anyone else feel fearful too?
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Is it normal to feel like this about submission and potential rejection?
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ooglyboo · 07/12/2018 14:54
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