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Several writing models yield products with fewer pages than the typical review article. This does not mean that they are any easier to write or to get published. All submissions will be reviewed, either by peers or a knowledgeable editor, and there is the inevitable competition for space in every journal. However, for many clinicians and academicians, the case report, book review, or practice tip may turn out to be the pathway to an early taste of printer’s ink and an entry on their curriculum vitae. Each of the models described has different characteristics, requirements, and opportunities to triumph or flounder.
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Taylor, R.B. (2012). 7 Case Reports, Editorials, Letters to the Editor, Book Reviews, and Other Publication Models. In: Medical Writing. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-8234-6_7
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