Monday, February 26, 2007

How to Satisfy an Editor

By Eric Hartwell
There are many ways in which you can satisfy any editor that is looking to accept or reject your articles. Contrary to popular belief, editors are not there to make author's lives a misery, but to ensure that only the best article submissions are accepted.
You can make their lives a lot easier and be more successful by following a few simple tips:
Read the submission rules first
This is very important. Any rules laid down are put there for a reason - not just to make your life awkward. Do not try to get around the rules. You may get by once or twice but then you will get found out
Ensure that you write appropriate articles
Make sure your articles are relevant to the people that you are submitting them to and ensure they do not contain offensive or abusive language or anything else that might offend others
Be clear and concise
Editors need to know what you are writing about so you need to get to the point sooner rather than later and then state your case without excessive verbiage
Watch your grammar
Take care over your grammar and spelling - it is easy to do these days with modern software. If you do not have that capacity then ask a friend or relative to check your work for you
Listen to feedback
If your submissions are rejected then there is a reason. Listen to what editors are saying about your articles - make adjustments if you can and you may be able to resubmit
Don't fight with editors - they are your friends.
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