Submit your article by email as a Word document. See email address designations below. General submissions can be sent to
submissions@td.org.
Feature Articles
TD publishes six feature articles a month. Features are case studies, articles on current trends and best practices, or articles discussing relevant issues in the industry. Features should be about 2,000 words (not including sidebars, which are welcome). Sidebars should be no more than 250 words each. See our editorial calendar below.
Departments
In addition to feature articles,
TD also accepts submissions for the following departments:
Mailbox: Readers' reactions to items in
TD and their opinions on issues relevant to the field of talent development. Any length, may be subject to editing. Email:
mailbox@td.org or
vstgerard@td.org
Success With Less: Presents budget-friendly methods and strategies for training departments with limited budgets and/or staff. 1,200 words. Email:
pgaul@td.org
Fundamentals: The practical nuts and bolts of talent development for new training professionals. Articles focus on presentation skills, meeting management, creativity training, group-process techniques, training delivery methods, performance appraisals, and more. 1,650 words.
Email:
blewis@td.org
Career GPS: Addresses topics related to talent development professionals' career development. 1,600 words. Email:
pgaul@td.org
Learning Blueprint: Timely tips, guidelines, and resources related to the design and creation of learning programs and initiatives, in a brief, practical format. 1,000 words. Please contact editor for format guidelines. Email:
blewis@td.org
Case in Point: Case studies of talent development initiatives implemented in an organization. Article should include data that proves program effectiveness. 1,650 words. Email:
blewis@td.org
Research: News on the latest research on workplace and business topics of interest from ATD, universities, workplace-related think tanks, and research organizations. 350-400 words. Email:
pgaul@td.org
Books: Book reviews are assigned. Please contact the editor for more information. Includes one main and three smaller reviews of new books on human resource development, business, and training and development.
Email:
blewis@td.org
Quick Tips: Presents 3-6 short tips on a variety of topics related to helping TD professionals do their jobs. Email:
blewis@td.org