This document provides advice for early career researchers on publishing their first papers. It discusses managing expectations and pressures to publish, strategies for writing papers, preparing manuscripts for submission, common problems reviewers encounter, and tips for seeking feedback and revising papers in response to reviews. Key recommendations include writing with the target journal in mind, structuring papers like an hourglass, carefully writing the title and abstract, addressing all reviewer comments, and not being discouraged by initial rejections. Maintaining an active academic profile online can also help others find your work. Overall, clear communication is emphasized as important for facilitating the publication process.