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Whether submitting in paper or with e-mail, treat submissions professionally. Spellcheck your work, include a cover letter, keep it short and simple, and read over what you have written. Read guidelines and follow them to a T. They are not included so that you can ignore them. They help to make the submission process easier for editors, and if you follow the rules, easier to be accepted.