Writing and publishing articles in academic and professional journals can be an important aspect of career development in our profession. In April 2024, we surveyed 45 authors who contributed to the Almanac in 2023 and 2024. We received 16 responses. While we recognize this is a small survey, the insights from the Almanac contributors revealed the motivations behind their submissions, the challenges they faced during the writing process, and the impact publishing had on their careers.