title: Avoiding publication delays: author and editor responsibilities.
abstract: Authors, editors, readers, and the profession benefit by having manuscripts published in a timely manner. Yet there are many problems that can occur that cause delays as a manuscript moves from acceptance to printing. These experienced authors identify publication steps where delays are common and suggest ways for authors and editors to prevent extensive delays during the publication path of an article.
authors.affiliation: Bethel College, Mishawaka, Indiana, USA. rdavidhiza@aol.com
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Davidhizar
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Bechtel
mesh_terms: D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D011643:Publishing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013997:Time Factors; D017748:Time Management / Q000379:methods*; D014956:Writing