Academic Publishing: How to Publish Scholarly Work

Tips for Communicating with Editors

Communicating with an editor about a publication may feel like a sensitive task, but there are a number of strategies for successfully emailing an editor.

Take a critical look at the advice in the resources below, consult with any of your past or present advisors and colleagues, and then make your own judgment about how to structure your email to the editor. Think carefully about the most essential information to include and how to clearly state your inquiry or request.