Did the Editor Receive My Article?
This may seem obvious, but once in a while an editor may not receive an article from an author, and it should be up to the editor to follow up.
While authors are encouraged to follow up with the editor, the editor should send a query if he or she hasn't received the article a week or so after the expected submission date.
As soon as the editor receives an article, he or she should follow up with a reply acknowledging receipt.
If authors do not hear back from the editor within a couple of days of submitting their article, they should not hesitate to follow up with the editor.