I just wanted to express some concerns I've been having lately and I'm hoping for your insight. I'm in the fourth year of my PhD at LRM, and the reality of the publishing process is starting to dawn on me.
I've been noticing that several friends at different universities have already published their first or second papers. Although these are typically in lesser-known journals, each announcement of this kind sends a wave of anxiety through me.
As I progress further into the final stages of my PhD, the complexity and challenges of finalizing a paper to the point of being published are becoming more apparent. I'm currently juggling three projects; one is in its last stages, another is my ongoing JMP, and the last one is a coauthored project with a junior faculty member.
I've been pondering where to direct my energy at this point. Should I focus more on my JMP, or should I aim to have a paper ready for submission? My advisor has suggested the former, but I would really appreciate hearing other viewpoints.