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[trancemental]

Greetings,

I went to a conference earlier this year at the end of which all presenters were told that the organizers wanted to publish an edited book based on a selection of papers presented. I put in my revised paper about a month back. I haven't heard from the editors if my paper has been selected; I do realize that it may be too early to expect a reply. As far as I know they do not have a book contract yet. Only that one publisher has "shown interest." I will be on the job market this year and it would help to have a paper "in review" on my CV.

My question is: is it okay to ask the editors if my paper has been accepted? I can give them the reason above. Also, if I know that they will not publish it I could send it to another journal. I want to have atleast one article listed as "under review" (if not "accepted") on the CV.

Any suggestions on what etiquettes are supposed to be followed under such circumstances?

[artsy_122]

I think it would be ok to send an email asking about the timeline for this project.  When do they expect to have the papers for inclusion selected?  That sort of thing.  Start with that you are excited about the project, enjoyed the conference, and then by the way...

At least that is what I would do.