Some readers, I must add, gloat over the fact that the articles they also send to other newspapers are published there but rejected by the Nation.
What they forget is that the Nation has higher publication standards, is more influential and receives, by far, more contributions.
We’ve often discussed the rules of good writing to ensure that your contributions are published. These have been mainly on ensuring your writing is clear, interesting and on-topic.
There are other rules that are about good ethical behaviour, professionalism and honesty. I want to talk about two of them as my end-of-the-year tips on how to get your contributions, including letters to the Editor and press releases, favourably considered for publication.
