One IMPORTANT thing - do not get depressed or upset if you get a rejection - writing for anyone requires a thick skin - I have gotten my feelings hurt for comments that editor's made and it is easier said than done but try not to take rejection personally!
Check this forum for AC and textbroker streams - good info there and AC has a good forum as well once you join. I have learned so much that I am rarely using AC to post because I make more money elsewhere but it has been a great learning experience! - you can read the little bit I have posted under
Melissa Lind's Contributor Profile - Associated Content and see how my writing improved (hopefully).
Anyway - just follow the guidelines and revise as requested.....case in point, I am currently so irritated with an editor at DS that I may just NOT revise the article, let it expire and not get paid! In the end it will only hurt me because I won't make the $15 but I am irritated - I have until tonight to decide!