Email Etiquette for Authors: Editor Irks, Super Irks, and How to Avoid Them

Annie J. Rohan and Leslie H. Nicoll present essential guidelines for professional email etiquette aimed at authors communicating with editors. They emphasize that emails should be clear, respectful, and appropriately formatted, with the correct use of salutations and avoiding casual language, such as emojis and textisms. Authors should be mindful of their relationship with editors, addressing them formally unless invited otherwise, and carefully considering the content and tone of their messages. Key "editor irks" identified include using generic salutations, improper journal names, and marking emails as high importance. Overall, professional email habits reflect one's reputation and respect for the recipient.