Author Ed Aymar writes a monthly column that appears in the Washington Independent Review of Books. Here he offers three tips for securing a book review with the Washington Independent. First, understand the submission guidelines and be sure to follow them. Not following the guidelines will likely lead to your work being rejected. Second, familiarize yourself with the publication's website and include details in your submission that show you are paying attention to their content. Third, if something about your book or story is relevant to Washington D.C., be sure to mention this, as the Washington Independent tends to favor this type of work.