Dear Miss Manager:

I edit a newsletter for two important sections of an association of law librarians. There are great regular columnists, but other contributors (such as the one on our current issue's front page) are hard to come by. How can I get members to send in articles?

Sincerely,
Inquisitive in Indiana

Dear Inquisitive:

Nothing could be easier. You are in control of your own solution. What is to prevent you from making a plea in some prominent place in your newsletter, perhaps on that little half page in the back, accompanied by some eye-catching graphic? Let your readers know that you want them to send in short pieces that will be of general interest to the membership of the sections you represent, that you will be glad to discuss article ideas with them, and that they need to pay attention to the deadlines noted on page two. If you take the trouble, you are sure to attract the interest of someone who has an interesting idea to share with colleagues.

Interested? Contact the editor,

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