Striking the Right Tone When Writing to Journal Editors
Striking the right tone is one of the most subtle yet vital aspects of excellent correspondence. When a person speaks, tone is an inherent part of the sounds heard, sometimes dangerously so. Dangers lurk in writing as well, and when the attention of an academic or scientist is focused on the meaning and value of advanced research, managing tone through vocabulary, phrasing and other details can slip to the wayside. The three resources described below highlight the importance of tone among other features of excellent professional prose when writing to the acquisitions editor of a scholarly journal or press.
Letters to editors are rarely easy to write. Most of them necessitate the communication of complex material in concise, accurate and directed ways that are also professional and well-mannered. These tips focus on using excellent correspondence with the editor to avoid the ruts and bumps that can so easily arise in the publication process. Academics and scientists are advised to be professional and respectful, as well as clear, specific, interesting and relevant.
Ensuring that your prose is clear and correct is as important when writing to the acquisitions editor as it is when writing the academic or scientific manuscript submitted for publication. This post discusses the ideal of perfect prose and introduces a constructive approach for reflecting on a submitted manuscript, improving the writing and preparing for anticipated revisions, whether they are initiated by the author or the editor. Some detailed advice on responding to editor requests is also offered.
Responding to the criticism and requests of journal and press editors and their peer reviewers is the topic of this final resource, which suggests that a traditional sense of ‘gentilesse’ will prove helpful. It recommends professionalism, courtesy and enthusiasm, and outlines the appropriateness of expressing gratitude and a willingness to accommodate constructive requests and concerns. Examples of critical comments are offered, as are examples of phrases and sentences that can be used in formal responses to editors.
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