A first step to publishing often involves submitting papers for possible presentation at the meetings of the Midwest Sociological Association, the American Sociological Association, or associations affiliated with specific areas of specialization. Deadlines and procedures for submissions are usually announced in the fall. Dozens of sociological journals publish sociology manuscripts. Look at issues of the journal to see if your paper is appropriate and for format requirements and submission instructions. Editors ordinarily send papers to at least two referees who review them and recommend acceptance, revision and resubmission, or rejection.
Rejections are common.
Reviewers' comments are often critical, even when they like a manuscript. Try to not let them discourage you. Professional Meetings You should try to attend and participate at regional and national sociological meetings. These professional meetings ordinarily last three to five days and have sessions on a variety of substantive topics. The American Sociological Association meets in August.