Decisions of the Editor and Editorial Board are final. Revisions of previously rejected manuscripts will not be considered. Epilepsia will consider full-length original articles, brief communications, and letters to the editor with replies. Invited reviews, editorial commentaries, book reviews, and notices of meetings and awards are also published. Original articles are not limited in length, but authors should aim for clarity, brevity, and directness.
Prolixity is the greatest barrier between author and reader.
Writers not fluent in English should seek assistance to ensure proper grammar and syntax. Brief Communications and Case Reports may not exceed 1,500 words and are limited to 15 references and 3 figures or tables. Letters to the Editor should not exceed 500 words and are restricted to comments about previously published papers. Editorial commentaries, critical reviews, and book reviews are by invitation only. Rapid Communications We will consider rapid publication of brief papers of origi nal work that are of particular importance and timeliness.