1. submission should be right

every newspaper and magazine has its own specific policy and purpose of running a newspaper (periodical) and its own readers. Before submitting a manuscript, we must first understand it, and find out whether its publishing cycle is bimonthly, quarterly, monthly or bimonthly or weekly. If it is a newspaper, it is daily, Tuesday, weekly or bimonthly or monthly, and then we must understand all kinds. If possible, you should also learn about the history of newspapers and periodicals, see what articles have been published in recent years, and compare your research problems and whether the papers you have written have been studied and written before, what is the current research situation, from what angles such articles have been published before, and whether your articles have been innovated and developed. In addition, we should also study the trends and trends of newspapers and periodicals, and what kind of hot manuscripts will be next. Finally, we should see which newspapers and columns your articles are suitable for. When posting, it is best to indicate the names of columns on the envelope, so that editors can handle the manuscripts timely and accurately. In order to do this, we must read more about newspapers and periodicals at ordinary times, at least know the recent catalogue, so that we can be targeted when submitting manuscripts, and we will not send manuscripts on chemistry teaching in middle schools to newspapers and periodicals suitable for primary school students to read.

For example, Chemistry Education, the authoritative magazine of middle school chemistry teaching and research, is a comprehensive academic monthly magazine sponsored by chinese chemical society. The column introduction of Chemical Education and the call for papers for Chemical Education are often published in the first issue every year. If you want to contribute to this magazine, you must study these two articles carefully. Other magazines, such as middle school chemistry teaching reference and middle school chemistry, will also introduce their readers, submission requirements and magazine columns.

2. Pay attention to the timing

Teaching and research papers can be roughly divided into two categories according to timeliness: one is strong in timeliness, which is coordinated with the teaching progress (for example, the new textbook teaching reference of Chemistry Teaching Reference in Middle School, various synchronous exercises, etc.), and the other is not strong in timeliness and has nothing to do with the teaching progress. The latter can submit the manuscript at any time, while the former must master a certain amount of advance. In the end, how long to submit the manuscript in advance, the general newspapers and periodicals will remind readers and authors through newspaper enlightenment. Under normal circumstances, if there is no provision in newspapers and periodicals, bimonthly and monthly manuscripts should be 4-6 months in advance. Generally speaking, the more timely the news articles, the better. The shorter the publishing cycle of newspapers and periodicals, and the smaller the advance amount. "Monday morning quarterback" is the most taboo in submission, and it is generally not a very good manuscript. Monday morning quarterback is very difficult to publish. For example, manuscripts related to the content to be learned at the beginning of next semester are usually distributed during the holidays at the latest at the end of last semester, so as to provide reference for teachers to prepare lessons. If you wait until you have finished teaching this part before writing and throwing it out, it will become "Monday morning quarterback", and such manuscripts are not extremely valuable. This creates a contradiction, because most of the manuscripts related to the teaching progress are researched and written after the problems are found in the teaching, and at this time, the opportunity for submission has been missed. What should we do? The author's experience is that you can write it first, process it slowly and carefully, and then throw it out at the right time in the next year, so that after cold processing, the manuscript will be more mature. Some newspapers and periodicals have been used for several months or even half a year, even if it is only one month, because it is impossible to submit more than one manuscript, it is too late to vote for other newspapers and periodicals after receiving the reply. In this case, the above method can also be adopted, but it is best to keep a record of the release and write down when and to whom. What was the result? Know what to do when submitting again.

3. Pay attention to the standard format

If the manuscript is handwritten, pay attention to the serious and standard writing, neat and clear, no typos, accurate punctuation, and must be copied clearly with grid manuscript paper, indicating the number of words per page. If it is a printed manuscript, you should also pay attention to the fact that the words should not be too small. Generally, the text should be the third or third word, and the number of pages and words should be indicated in the footer for reference when editing and typesetting. Generally, the editorial department of newspapers and periodicals does not recover the written and copied manuscripts. Many newspaper editorial departments have detailed and clear requirements on the format of manuscripts, which should be carefully studied before submission. The format of a formal paper should be the title, the mailing address under the title, the postal code with parentheses after the mailing address, and the author's name after the space. A long paper should have a 211-311-word "abstract" and no more than five keywords before the text, so as to save time and understand the main points when editing and reading the manuscript. Usually, the "citation source" or "remarks" and the main bibliography should be indicated after the text, and the bibliography should be clearly written with the title, publisher name, version and author. If it is the first time to submit a manuscript, it is best to add "author's brief introduction" at the end of the article, so as to facilitate the editor to understand the situation and establish the author's file, which is also the need of self-promotion. Of course, the introduction must be realistic, not boastful, because the final adoption of the manuscript is not determined by your introduction, but the quality of the manuscript, and the fundamental thing to improve the hit rate is the quality of the manuscript.

4. Properly control the number of words

Different publications have different requirements for the number of words in the paper, and there are great differences. Some like to be long and some like to be short and pithy. When submitting a manuscript, we should study the articles published in each publication and summarize some rules, so that the submission can be targeted. Generally speaking, articles sent to newspapers and periodicals should be as short as possible, and the topics should be smaller, practical and operable, so that others can be inspired and educated or can use them when they read them; The papers participating in the selection should be more theoretical, with a slightly larger topic and more words, so as to make the problem clear. Usually, when the department that organizes the paper selection gives notice or inspiration, it has clear requirements on the topic, format and number of words of the paper, and should pay full attention to it when writing. If there is no requirement, the author thinks that the number of words of the paper participating in the selection should be 3,111-5,111 words, generally not less than 3,111 words and not more than 7,111 words. As long as the topic is clearly discussed, it is not necessary to pay too much attention to the number of words. As far as the published articles are concerned, there is a great difference in the number of words, which is mainly related to the nature of the topic, the capacity of newspapers and periodicals, some readers and other factors. Generally, the topic with strong theory can be slightly longer, the topic with strong application should be shorter, and the manuscript for magazines should be slightly longer, while the manuscript for newspapers should be as short as possible, the papers for teachers and researchers should be slightly longer, the works for students should be as short as possible, and the papers with large topics and strong academic characteristics should be shorter. Here, "slightly longer" or "slightly shorter" is relative, and there is no strict regulation. In my opinion, the "slightly longer" articles can be mastered between 3111 and 5111 words. Of course, it is best if 1511-2111 words can solve the problem; It is advisable to write a "slightly shorter" article with no more than 2111 words, and it is best if 511-1111 words and at most 1511 words can explain the problem clearly. No matter what kind of articles, we should pay great attention to the scientificity and readability of articles while controlling the number of words. The so-called scientific nature means that the viewpoint of the article can't be wrong, the cited argument materials should be accurate, and the argumentation process should stand up to scrutiny; The so-called readability mainly means that the written expression should make people like to read, and they want to read the content as soon as they see the title. When they see the content, they can't put it down, and they have to read it in one breath. Of course, this is not a day's work, and it takes a long time to hone, and the writing skills are practiced.

For example, the column "Chemistry and Society" in Chemistry Education should be within 5,111 words, "Review Guidance" should be within 3,111 words, "Investigation Report" should be within 3,111 words, and "Experimental Teaching and Teaching Aid Development" should be within 511-2,111 words.

5. Pay attention to submission strategy

People who have just started to submit their manuscripts always hope to get an answer from the editorial department as soon as possible after they have submitted their manuscripts. In fact, due to the countless manuscripts that the editorial department has to deal with every day, many publications often don't even bother to send a notice of receipt after receiving the manuscript, which has dampened the enthusiasm of many authors, and some even stopped writing manuscripts. There are also a few publications that take care of "relationship manuscripts" in a large number, and only focus on a few "celebrities", which makes many newcomers shy away. However, it should be admitted that any publication will consider its own reputation. A truly vital publication will adhere to the principle of recognizing manuscripts and not recognizing people. As long as the manuscripts are right and the quality is excellent, there is no reason for any editorial department to give up the best. Based on this consideration, from the writer's point of view, the author thinks that the following strategies should be paid attention to when submitting a manuscript: first, persevere, regardless of whether it is sent or not, that is, often contribute, don't think about it after it is cast, don't expect it to be published, lower expectations, and let the editorial department think about it. In fact, it is useless for you to think about it; Second, the more you fight, the more you win. After a long time, the editors will have an impression, especially for some publications with sufficient manuscript sources and high level. It is very likely that the manuscript you sent will be put forward before you even read it carefully. "Repeated voting and repeated voting" may touch God. If your manuscript is really good, it goes without saying that just reading it carefully once may change your fate, even before. Third, look for the right way to the end. As long as you feel that your manuscript is really valuable, you can vote again and again, or you can switch to other similar publications. I believe that if it is gold, it will be discovered and recognized. Fourth, from low to high, step by step. Generally speaking, the lower the level of the publication, the smaller the distribution scope, and the less the manuscript source. If the manuscript of the same quality is invested in such a publication, it may increase the chance of hitting. Newcomers who have just started writing and making a name for themselves should pay special attention to this. It is unrealistic to dream of becoming a fat man with a blockbuster. Fifth, strike while the iron is hot, that is, send it immediately after receiving the notice of adoption of the publication, and continue to develop while the editorial department still has an impression on your manuscript. Sixth, pay attention to the grade, that is, when submitting a manuscript, pay attention to the consistency between the quality of the manuscript and the grade influence of the publication. This can be divided into two situations: the first situation is that the author who has published an article with a certain reputation can "write a good manuscript" to a "high-level" publication, which can expand the influence, create a brand, make a reputation and improve the popularity. Of course, the work must be a "fist product". For example, if the publication has published your manuscript many times, it belongs to "familiarity" In the second case, an author who has never published an article, is not well-known and unfamiliar, and can adopt the method of "Tian Ji Horse Racing", so as to achieve the effect of "two wins in three games".

finally, let's talk about "multiple contributions for one manuscript". Each journal has its own regulations, and it is opposed to "multiple contributions for one manuscript", and it is required to change to other journals after the adoption period. However, many manuscripts are very time-sensitive, especially the manuscripts that match the teaching progress are often "there is no shop after this village". In this case, there are two ways: one is to do it according to the regulations, change it after the expiration or leave it for next year, and the other is to adopt a disguised form of "multiple contributions for one manuscript". The alternative way is to keep a record of contributions and notify other publications immediately after receiving the notification of adoption, so as not to publish it again. Generally speaking, authors who are not well-known and have just started to write manuscripts, especially those with average quality, rarely use several publications at the same time, even if they contribute more than one manuscript. From this point of view, from the point of view of safeguarding the author's rights and interests, the author is in favor of the second method, and it seems that the editorial departments of newspapers and magazines should not oppose this method. It is not easy for the author to write a manuscript. You don't have to inform the author in time and delay the opportunity to use the manuscript. The editorial department should bear the responsibility. I wonder if the author's view is correct.

I have been engaged in editing literary journals for more than fifteen years, and I am deeply impressed by the author's irregular submission. Now I will tell the majority of authors what should be paid attention to in order to improve the hit rate of submission.

first, the manuscript should be written neatly, and the handwriting should not be scribbled. The manuscript paper should be made of square paper. Many authors don't pay much attention to this aspect, copying at sixes and sevens and scribbling. What's more, just copy a poem on a cigarette case or write it on the back of used manuscript paper. Some authors use manuscript paper to copy, but they don't use checkered manuscript paper and so on. For this kind of contributions, editors generally don't read them carefully. First, it is too hard to read. Second, the editor feels that the author's creation is not rigorous, and the quality of the submitted manuscript is definitely not much better. Third, there is no need to copy the manuscript paper. If the manuscript is published, it is not convenient to modify it. It is not easy to calculate the line spacing and the number of words.

second, the author should be modest when submitting the manuscript. Many authors always like postscript when they contribute. The author's postscript can be said to be varied. It's okay to introduce yourself appropriately, but be concise, modest and polite. I remember that when I first started to work as an editor in a municipal literary journal, I saw many similar postscript: I am a member of an association, and a member of a Chinese literary association has won many awards in national literary competitions, so I can be said to be an influential writer and poet. I send you a few poems today, which should be more than enough to be published in your municipal publications. I really want to know which editor would like to send such an arrogant manuscript. Since you are at such a high level, since there are no municipal publications in your eyes, why do you contribute to municipal publications? At that time, I was still young and sat through my poems. In fact, the so-called poems couldn't even reach the level of county-level publications. It was just the author's boasting. Moreover, authors often don't know their own creative level, and always think that their manuscripts are of high level, which really answers the proverb that "children are their own good". When submitting manuscripts, they always overestimate their own manuscripts, and even say that they have been affirmed by an editor-in-chief or appreciated by a writer. In fact, the editor will know whether the manuscript is good or bad after reading it. There is no need for the author to gild the lily, which is often counterproductive. Therefore, the author must be modest when submitting a manuscript, and don't publicize himself too much. Third, the submission should be targeted. At present, there are many domestic newspapers and periodicals. According to incomplete statistics, there are more than 1,111 literary newspapers and periodicals in China, and there are countless literary supplements of various newspapers. Authors often complain that their manuscripts are not appreciated by editors. Apart from the quality, it is nothing more than that the author has not found the right newspaper to contribute. In fact, every newspaper has its own characteristics, and it has its own standards for using manuscripts. If you can't write a manuscript without making a choice, it will definitely be difficult to make a hit. Generally speaking, the articles published in newspaper supplements are lower than those published in pure literary publications, and the literary works published in newspaper supplements generally match the propaganda theme of newspapers in this period, which can also be said to be timely works. If it is this kind of manuscript, it is generally not easy to be published in pure literary journals. Of course, there are also some major newspaper supplements whose literary works are not low in level, depending on the newspaper. Literary publications are generally divided into municipal, provincial and central levels. Generally speaking, the quality of selected manuscripts is different with different levels. For example, Fiction Monthly and Fiction Selected Magazine can be said to contain the essence of novels, and the works of ordinary authors are not easy to be selected. How to improve the hit rate of your own manuscript, first of all, you must understand your own creative level and contribute to the corresponding newspapers according to your own creative level, so that it is easy to hit the target.

fourth, it is best not to send the manuscript to an editor. As an editor for a long time, I know more literary friends. Therefore, there are more personal letters or manuscripts sent to editors, and the desk is full of letters and contributions, which can't be processed. The editorial department has special sending and receiving personnel, and the contributions are registered and distributed in time, and there is generally no backlog.