How do you get your article published in a journal? How do you choose the right journal?

The Knowledge Center for Health Ghent (KCGG) lists several tips on getting published for the medical sciences. Here's a selection of generally applicable tips.

How do you select a journal?

Tips for getting your manuscript published¹

• Plan early to get it out the door;
• Address authorship and writing group expectations up front;
• Maintain control of the writing;
• Ensure complete reporting;
• Use electronic reference management software;
• Polish carefully before yousubmit;
• Select the right journal;
• Follow journal instructions precisely.

Rejection after the first submission is likely, and when this occurs you should

• Take all reviewer and editor suggestions seriously;
• Get it back out the door quickly.

Finally, when the invitation comes to revise and resubmit, you should

• Respond carefully to every reviewer suggestion, even if they disagree;
• Get input from others as you revise. You also share detailed suggestions on the creation of effective tables and figures, and on how to respond to reviewer critiques.