


The Trail of Proof-A Survival Workbook for Writers Who Want to Get Published
Stop guessing why your poems get rejected. Start building your trail of proof.
Rejections don’t mean you’re a bad writer. They mean you’re missing the map. The Trail of Proof is that map — a step-by-step workbook that teaches you exactly how to:
Spot and cut clichés that make editors stop reading.
Stress-test your poem line by line so every part earns its place.
Decode what journals are really looking for (and how to fit without selling out).
Build a submission rhythm that doesn’t burn you out.
Turn rejections into data — not shame.
Handle acceptances without downplaying or panicking.
Play the long game without giving up.
This isn’t theory. It’s practical drills, messy demos, checklists, and trackers you can use today.
Why it works
No fluff — every section solves a real submission problem.
Interactive — tables, logs, and exercises keep you moving, not just nodding.
Messy-proof — half-filled scribbles count. Perfection is banned.
Psychology-backed — built around resilience, habit-building, and real editorial insight.
Who it’s for
Writers tired of sending poems into the void.
Emerging voices who want to land their first publication.
Neurodivergent or overlooked writers who feel the system isn’t built for them.
Anyone who’s thought: “Maybe I’m hopeless” — you’re not. You just need the right tools.
Stop guessing why your poems get rejected. Start building your trail of proof.
Rejections don’t mean you’re a bad writer. They mean you’re missing the map. The Trail of Proof is that map — a step-by-step workbook that teaches you exactly how to:
Spot and cut clichés that make editors stop reading.
Stress-test your poem line by line so every part earns its place.
Decode what journals are really looking for (and how to fit without selling out).
Build a submission rhythm that doesn’t burn you out.
Turn rejections into data — not shame.
Handle acceptances without downplaying or panicking.
Play the long game without giving up.
This isn’t theory. It’s practical drills, messy demos, checklists, and trackers you can use today.
Why it works
No fluff — every section solves a real submission problem.
Interactive — tables, logs, and exercises keep you moving, not just nodding.
Messy-proof — half-filled scribbles count. Perfection is banned.
Psychology-backed — built around resilience, habit-building, and real editorial insight.
Who it’s for
Writers tired of sending poems into the void.
Emerging voices who want to land their first publication.
Neurodivergent or overlooked writers who feel the system isn’t built for them.
Anyone who’s thought: “Maybe I’m hopeless” — you’re not. You just need the right tools.