Welcome to Author Talk!

Author Talk! is a quarterly eNewsletter that aims to be a source of practical information and guidance for authors seeking to get their work published.

In this and future editions, Lippincott® Author Talk! will be:

  • Concise: A quick read on topics relevant to authors
  • Informative: A source of guidance to both new and experienced authors
  • Useful: Links to further reading and additional resources for you to explore.

We hope you enjoy Lippincott® Author Talk! and look forward to helping you on your journey to getting published.

Current Issues

  • Article
    Health
    November 21, 2021

    Online resources for journal authors: webinars, tutorials, and more

    There are a wide range of instructive resources at your disposal, available in several languages. Included here are resources freely available to help you prepare a high-quality manuscript.
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  • Article
    Health
    November 20, 2021

    Promoting your article as a journal author

    It doesn’t matter if it’s your first article or your hundredth, getting published is a significant accomplishment. There’s one last step for you to take as an author: promoting your work.
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  • Article
    Health
    November 19, 2021

    The peer-review process and journal authors

    Knowing how peer-review works can give you an advantage as you seek to get your journal manuscript accepted for publication.
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  • Article
    Health
    September 29, 2021

    How to spot a predatory publisher

    Driven in part by the explosion in open access publishing, predatory publishers represent a significant threat to authors looking to publish their research.
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Archives

Journal Mini-Profile: Medicine®

Read our first mini-profile to learn more about publishing in Lippincott's open access mega-journal.

Read The Profile

The inaugural issue: Publishing your breakthrough

Read the first free-to-read magazine on everyday issues authors face.

Read The First Issue

Choosing the right journal

Selecting the right journal is critical to making sure your paper gets published. Consider five key things when choosing the correct journal to submit your research. Print in multiple sizes: Letter, A4, A5

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The peer-review process

Before your work is published, it must go through peer review and be accepted into the journal. This process can take time, which leaves an author asking several questions… Print in multiple sizes: Letter, A4, A5

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The journal Impact Factor

The Journal Citation Report provides scores for journals in the areas of science, technology, and social sciences. What, exactly, makes a journal eligible for an Impact Factor? Print in multiple sizes: Letter, A4, A5

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Sharing your work on social media

Congratulations on the publication of your article. Now it’s time to share your work with colleagues using social media. How do you craft your message? Consider these five tips when sharing your work on social media. Print in multiple sizes: Letter, A4, A5

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