1. Top 10 Suggestions on Publishing Journal Articles
Have confidence
everyone has to start somewhere
develop a risk seeking attitude
overcome perfectionist tendencies; reviews are idiosyncratic
Work in large numbers (manage your pipeline)
typical paper takes 3-5 years to publish, whereas the typical tenure decision is made in 5-7 years
deans can count
Take a portfolio perspective
balance “high-risk” papers/outlets with “low-risk” papers/outlets
balance the risk/return trade-off
Develop a thick skin
reviews are fair on average
if a journal acceptance rate is 10% you can do the math
turn rejected papers around quickly
Do your homework
read and cite the relevant literature; what is your contribution?
use “good” papers as role models

2. Top 10 Suggestions on Publishing Journal Articles
Judiciously choose co-authors
people you like/respect
individuals with different comparative advantages
don’t let the 3rd or 4th author hold you up
Allocate and protect time for research
teaching/extension will dominate your time if you let it
quickly complete revise and resubmits
Get and use feedback from others
correspond with “stars” in the profession
thoroughly and effectively respond to reviewers
don’t expect high quality feedback from meetings presentations; use meetings to network
Realize publishing is a dynamic “game”
the editor that rejects one paper is the same editor that might accept your next
practice the “Golden Rule” in reviewing
Have fun!