SUBMITTING ARTICLES
The Informer is produced using desktop publishing software, and all content must be converted to electronic media before being sent to the printer. If a prospective author does not have access to the equipment or software to submit the text and/or illustrations in electronic format, contact the Editor for assistance prior to sending your manuscript, pictures and stamps/covers.
The Editor does the layout of the article and illustrations to fit the available space. The author may suggest the layout, but the Editor has the final say. Likewise, the Editor may make minor adjustments to the text in order to make it fit or to conform to standards of use; e.g., dates will be converted to day-month-year if they are not already in that format. A proof of the article is normally provided to the author as long as there is time prior to publication.
Text may be submitted in two formats - embedded as part of an email message or in a document file attached to an email message. If attached, the preferred word processing software is MS WORD, although WordPerfect is also acceptable. It is also possible to mail a CD-ROM disk with the files included.
Illustrations should be sent separately from the text file, if possible. Charts made in MS EXCEL are welcome and scans should be in “.jpg” or “.tif” format and created at 300 or 400 dpi. Please name the files using a meaningful label and make a note in the text to indicate which illustration goes where. Most email systems have limitations on the file sizes that can be transmitted, so, you may have to send more than one email to transmit the illustrations or use the CD-ROM option. If you borrow someone else’s illustrations for items you do not personally posses, please acknowledge the source in the text.
The Editor is willing to work with anyone who needs extra assistance organizing their article for print.
Articles and news may be submitted at any time. The normal closing dates for the quarterly publication are the 1st of December (for January publication), and March, June and September (for publication in April, July and October). Items received before the journal closes may not be published in that cycle if the journal is already full prior to the close date, so submit your items early. If you are mailing a CD with your article, contact the Editor for the correct mailing address.
See the Sample Journal for examples of articles, or email the Editor to have a free sample of The Informer mailed to you
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