SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Original articles from IAMTS members may be published; offering good information to other practitioners and benefiting everyone! 

Articles may be submitted by internet e-mail attachment or on 3.5" floppy PC disk and mailed to IAMTS. Only articles written  in Microsoft word will be accepted. Please label your Submissions "for consideration in Therapeutic Perspectives" - An IAMTS Member Digest.

There are several components to good articles:  

• First, include the Five W's : (Who, What, When, Where and Why). The reader wants to know what your article is about.  Start your story off with a summary of your article. Writers of web based publications need to keep in mind that readers are looking to get in and get out as quickly as possible. They do not like to scroll.  If your article does not hook the reader in the first paragraph, they will likely leave.  The technique is called the Inverted Triangle meaning put the most interesting information first. You will have gotten your point across and the reader will be grateful, especially those that do not have time to read the full story. 
•  Know your topic.  Be relevant because readers are looking for information that they can use and apply.  
• Be accurate and verify all of your sources and include a bibliography crediting all sources.  Include a short bio about yourself; usually  one paragraph or less.

Each member that submits an article that is approved by the Board of Directors and accepted for publication will be credited at the beginning and the end of their article.

A free direct e-mail link will be attached at the bottom of the article.  If you have no web site or e-mail capability, your address and phone numbers may be listed.

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