If it s too short, the editor may accept it anyway, or make suggestions for topics to be added. The more common problem is that the article is too long. While an editor may be willing to cut your article down, it s best to do it yourself. Otherwise, you may find the most important ideas deleted. Submitting Your Article Check the periodical s masthead or style sheet for where to direct your masterpiece.
Editors typically prefer submissions by e-mail.
Alternatively, a diskette should be included with a paper submission. Hard-copy submissions should be on white paper. Most editors require submissions of a completed article. However, you may be able to test the waters with a query letter. A query letter describes the proposed article, in the most interesting way possible.