Five secrets of successful publication

Abstract

Purpose

To reflect on experience of research and journal publication with the aim of sharing key lessons in preparing and submitting articles for publication.

Design/methodology/approach

The viewpoint draws on the author's own career‐long experience as a teacher, researcher and writer.

Findings

Draws together a series of lessons to provide guidelines for new researchers on how to write for publication.

Originality/value

Few senior academics have captured their own learning and insight on the process of initiating and sustaining a publications profile. Typically new researchers learn by trial and error and the aim here is to share key lessons that might assist them.

Citation

Waks, L.J. (2005), "Five secrets of successful publication", International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, Vol. 17 No. 7, pp. 638-644. https://doi.org/10.1108/09596110510620708