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Whether you are currently performing experiments or are in the midst of writing, the following tips may help to increase your publication speed:\n1. Keep your figures in mind\nDesigning key experiments with publication in mind, including the proper controls and layout, reduces the time wasted on repeating work to obtain more complete or presentable data. Additionally, consider drafting your figures early, particularly because this process can become more time consuming and daunting if weeks or months have passed since you collected the data.\n2. Start writing early\nEven if you do not have a complete set of experiments, you can begin writing your paper right away. The background\/introduction section, which is typically based on past research, lends itself particularly well to prewriting. Composing the\nmaterials and methods section\nwhile the protocols are still fresh in your mind can also expedite manuscript preparation.\n3. Write clearly\nUnfortunately, the publication of a well-designed study with significant implications may be impeded by unclear writing. In particular, editors and reviewers may have difficulty understanding the content and may even harbor negative bias against poorly written manuscripts, making rejection more likely. This is a particular\nbarrier to publication\nfor non-native English speakers. For help with your writing, consider asking your colleagues for input on your manuscript, referring to\nAJE's Author Resource Center\nfor editing tips, and\/or using AJE's\nediting services\nor\ntranslation services\n.\n4. Use reference formatting software\nThis type of software\ncan be used to archive relevant references, decreasing the time spent on searching for papers that you have read previously. Moreover, when you are working on a manuscript, reference managers can automatically format your citations according to the target journal's guidelines and update your reference list whenever you add or remove a citation, saving additional time. Software such as\nZotero\nis freely available.\n5. Know when to submit\nIf you already have a large amount of data on hand but are still running experiments, consider whether your research can be split into two separate stories. This approach will allow the faster publication of earlier studies, even before later ones are finished.\n6. Seek pre-publication peer review\nUsing a service such as Peerage of Science or Axios, which provide peer review before journal submission, can further increase publication speed. You can also simply get feedback from your colleagues on the strength of your paper using our\nfree\ndevelopmental editing template\n. With this feedback in hand before you submit, you can avoid some of the objections of journal reviewers.\n7. Choose the right journal\nTo increase the probability of paper acceptance, try to select a journal\nwhose scope is a good fit for your research focus\n. Conferring with your colleagues, reviewing your own reference list, and browsing journals' websites and recent tables of contents may be useful for this purpose. You may also want to consider journals and publishers (such as\nSpringer Nature\n) that favor a more rapid turnaround between submission and decision-making. Submitting to open access journals, such as\nPeerJ\nand\nPLOS ONE\n(advertised as “accelerating the publication of peer-reviewed science”), which tend to focus on\nscientific validity over novelty and significance\n, may further help to hasten publication.\n8. Contact the journal\nA pre-submission inquiry consists of a letter written to a journal to gauge its interest in your manuscript. This inquiry may help to rapidly determine whether your paper would be a good fit for the journal without having to proceed through the entire submission and peer review process. Different journals may have varying requirements for the content of these requests; for example,\nCurrent Biology\nrequires submission of the abstract of your manuscript along with your letter. Note that in certain cases, such as when considering publication in\nPLOS Medicine\n, a pre-submission inquiry may in fact be required.\n9. Adhere to the guidelines\nFollow the guidelines of the target journal carefully for the cover letter, main text, references, figures and tables, and any supplementary information to avoid unnecessary delays in publication. AJE's\nmanuscript formatting service\ncan facilitate adherence to such guidelines.\n10. Write an effective cover letter\nThe\ncover letter\nthat accompanies your submission provides the opportunity to highlight the relevance of your work to the journal and to showcase your key findings. An effective cover letter sent to an appropriate journal can potentially convince the editor to immediately send your manuscript out for review.\n11. Follow up with the journal\nIf you submitted your manuscript to a journal but still have not received a decision, you may want to consider checking with the editor about the status of your submission. The standard amount of\ntime from submission to decision making\ncan vary between journals and fields, so you may want to confer with colleagues or check the journal website to determine whether you have been waiting longer than usual.\n12. Write an effective response to reviewers\nA thorough, clear, and\npolite response\nto editors' and reviewers' comments will help to reduce the likelihood of rejection or another round of review, thus saving you additional time.\nWherever you are in the process of researching and writing, we hope that these 12 tips will help to accelerate the publication of your manuscript. You can also refer to our\nARC homepage\nfor further guidance on publishing in a timely fashion, or send us an email any time at\nAskAnExpert@aje.com\n. AJE wishes you the best of luck!","attrs_markdown":"[![AJE\\_LOGO\\_POWERED BY MPS](https:\/\/blog.aje.com\/hubfs\/AJE_LOGO_POWERED%20BY%20MPS.png)](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/)\n\n- [Services](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/services\/)\n- [Resources](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/resource-center\/)\n- [Pricing](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/pricing\/)\n\n[Log In](https:\/\/secure.aje.com\/en\/login)   [Order Now](https:\/\/secure.aje.com\/en\/researcher\/submit\/get-started)\n\n# 12 Tips for Accelerating Manuscript Publication\n[Michaela Panter](https:\/\/blog.aje.com\/en\/author\/michaela-panter)\n\nMar 20, 2025\n***\nResearch is often a slow process, requiring the careful design, optimization, and replication of experiments. By the time you have accrued enough data to write a manuscript, you will likely want to publish as soon as possible. Rapid publication can accelerate the dissemination of findings, decrease the likelihood of being scooped, and allow a quicker return to the laboratory to work on the next study. Whether you are currently performing experiments or are in the midst of writing, the following tips may help to increase your publication speed:\n\n### 1\\. Keep your figures in mind\nDesigning key experiments with publication in mind, including the proper controls and layout, reduces the time wasted on repeating work to obtain more complete or presentable data. Additionally, consider drafting your figures early, particularly because this process can become more time consuming and daunting if weeks or months have passed since you collected the data.\n\n### 2\\. Start writing early\nEven if you do not have a complete set of experiments, you can begin writing your paper right away. The background\/introduction section, which is typically based on past research, lends itself particularly well to prewriting. Composing the [materials and methods section](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/arc\/setting-scene-best-practices-writing-materials-and-methods) while the protocols are still fresh in your mind can also expedite manuscript preparation.\n\n### 3\\. Write clearly\nUnfortunately, the publication of a well-designed study with significant implications may be impeded by unclear writing. In particular, editors and reviewers may have difficulty understanding the content and may even harbor negative bias against poorly written manuscripts, making rejection more likely. This is a particular [barrier to publication](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/arc\/regional-journals\/) for non-native English speakers. For help with your writing, consider asking your colleagues for input on your manuscript, referring to [AJE's Author Resource Center](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/arc\/) for editing tips, and\/or using AJE's [editing services](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/services\/editing\/) or [translation services](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/services\/translation\/).\n\n### 4\\. Use reference formatting software\n[This type of software](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/en\/arc\/reference-manager-software-what-it-and-what-can-it-do) can be used to archive relevant references, decreasing the time spent on searching for papers that you have read previously. Moreover, when you are working on a manuscript, reference managers can automatically format your citations according to the target journal's guidelines and update your reference list whenever you add or remove a citation, saving additional time. Software such as [Zotero](http:\/\/www.zotero.org\/) is freely available.\n\n### 5\\. Know when to submit\nIf you already have a large amount of data on hand but are still running experiments, consider whether your research can be split into two separate stories. This approach will allow the faster publication of earlier studies, even before later ones are finished.\n\n### 6\\. Seek pre-publication peer review\nUsing a service such as Peerage of Science or Axios, which provide peer review before journal submission, can further increase publication speed. You can also simply get feedback from your colleagues on the strength of your paper using our **free [developmental editing template](https:\/\/aje-cms-production.cdn.prismic.io\/aje-cms-production\/567f6d7d-184e-4539-801d-218d2db6d1ab_Developmental_Editing_Report_Template_2015.pdf)**. With this feedback in hand before you submit, you can avoid some of the objections of journal reviewers.\n\n### 7\\. Choose the right journal\nTo increase the probability of paper acceptance, try to select a journal [whose scope is a good fit for your research focus](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/en\/arc\/choosing-right-journal-your-research\/). Conferring with your colleagues, reviewing your own reference list, and browsing journals' websites and recent tables of contents may be useful for this purpose. You may also want to consider journals and publishers (such as [Springer Nature](https:\/\/www.springernature.com\/gp\/products\/journals)) that favor a more rapid turnaround between submission and decision-making. Submitting to open access journals, such as [*PeerJ*](https:\/\/peerj.com\/) and [*PLOS ONE*](http:\/\/www.plosone.org\/) (advertised as “accelerating the publication of peer-reviewed science”), which tend to focus on [scientific validity over novelty and significance](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/arc\/what-is-a-megajournal\/), may further help to hasten publication.\n\n### 8\\. Contact the journal\nA pre-submission inquiry consists of a letter written to a journal to gauge its interest in your manuscript. This inquiry may help to rapidly determine whether your paper would be a good fit for the journal without having to proceed through the entire submission and peer review process. Different journals may have varying requirements for the content of these requests; for example, *[Current Biology](http:\/\/www.cell.com\/current-biology\/presubmission)* requires submission of the abstract of your manuscript along with your letter. Note that in certain cases, such as when considering publication in *[PLOS Medicine](http:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosmedicine\/s\/submission-guidelines)*, a pre-submission inquiry may in fact be required.\n\n### 9\\. Adhere to the guidelines\nFollow the guidelines of the target journal carefully for the cover letter, main text, references, figures and tables, and any supplementary information to avoid unnecessary delays in publication. AJE's [manuscript formatting service](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/services\/formatting\/) can facilitate adherence to such guidelines.\n\n### 10\\. Write an effective cover letter\nThe [cover letter](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/en\/arc\/writing-cover-letter) that accompanies your submission provides the opportunity to highlight the relevance of your work to the journal and to showcase your key findings. An effective cover letter sent to an appropriate journal can potentially convince the editor to immediately send your manuscript out for review.\n\n### 11\\. Follow up with the journal\nIf you submitted your manuscript to a journal but still have not received a decision, you may want to consider checking with the editor about the status of your submission. The standard amount of [time from submission to decision making](http:\/\/cofactorscience.com\/blog\/submission-to-first-decision-time) can vary between journals and fields, so you may want to confer with colleagues or check the journal website to determine whether you have been waiting longer than usual.\n\n### 12\\. Write an effective response to reviewers\nA thorough, clear, and [polite response](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/en\/arc\/responding-reviewers-you-cant-always-say-what-youd) to editors' and reviewers' comments will help to reduce the likelihood of rejection or another round of review, thus saving you additional time.\n\nWherever you are in the process of researching and writing, we hope that these 12 tips will help to accelerate the publication of your manuscript. You can also refer to our [ARC homepage](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/arc\/) for further guidance on publishing in a timely fashion, or send us an email any time at [AskAnExpert@aje.com](mailto:AskAnExpert@aje.com). AJE wishes you the best of luck\\!\n\n## Similar posts\nProductivity\n\n### [Things to Do After Scholarly Rejection](https:\/\/blog.aje.com\/en\/getting-over-scholarly-article-rejection-managing-setbacks?hsLang=en)\nHere we help you navigate the process for managing article rejections and considering those options before moving forward.\n\nLubaina Koti, BS   Feb 19, 2025\n\nWorking with Journal Editors\n\n### [Understanding How Editors Think to Increase Your Chances of Publication](https:\/\/blog.aje.com\/en\/understanding-how-editors-think-to-increase-your-chances-of-publication?hsLang=en)\nJust like researchers, editors have aspirations and standards for their work.\n\nHarry Shirley, MSci, PhD   Apr 7, 2025\n\nJournal recommendation\n\n### [Understanding Journal Submission Systems: How to Submit an Article for Publication in a Journal](https:\/\/blog.aje.com\/en\/how-to-submit-an-article-for-publication-in-a-journal?hsLang=en)\nLearn how to submit an article to a journal for publication.\n\nLubaina Koti, BS   Mar 18, 2025\n\n### Get notified on new marketing insights\nBe the first to know about new B2B SaaS Marketing insights to build or refine your marketing function with the tools and knowledge of today’s industry.\n\n[![AJE\\_LOGO\\_POWERED BY MPS](https:\/\/blog.aje.com\/hubfs\/AJE_LOGO_POWERED%20BY%20MPS.png)](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/)\n\n### Professional\n- [English Editing](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/services\/editing\/)\n- [VIP Editing](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/services\/vip-editing\/)\n- [Scientific Editing](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/services\/scientific-editing\/)\n- [Academic Translation](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/services\/translation\/)\n- [Journal Recommendation](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/services\/journal-recommendation\/)\n\n### Formatting services\n- [Manuscript Formatting](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/services\/formatting\/)\n- [Research Promotion](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/services\/research-promotion\/)\n\n### Curie\n- [About & Pricing](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/curie\/)\n\n### Company\n- [About AJE](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/about\/)\n- [Company](https:\/\/www.mpslimited.com\/)\n- [Contact](https:\/\/secure.aje.com\/en\/support)\n\n### Solutions\n- [Abstract Editing](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/services\/abstracts\/)\n- [Thesis Editing](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/services\/theses\/)\n- [Manuscript Editing](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/services\/manuscripts\/)\n- [Book Editing](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/services\/book-editing\/)\n- [Research Quality Evaluation](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/services\/research-quality-evaluation\/)\n\n### Funding services\n- [Grant Services](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/services\/grants\/)\n\n### Automated tools\n- [Grammar Check](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/grammar-check\/)\n\n### Resources\n- [AJE Scholar Insights](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/arc\/)\n- [Author Resource Center](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/resource-center\/)\n- [Webinars](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/webinars\/)\n- [Pricing](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/pricing\/)\n- [Do Not Sell My Personal Infomration](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/security-and-privacy\/do-not-sell-my-personal-information\/)\n- [Ethics](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/about\/ethics\/)\n- [Quality](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/quality-standards\/)\n- [AJE Rewards](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/aje-rewards\/)\n\n© 2025 American Journal Experts, LLC. All rights reserved. [Privacy](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/security-and-privacy\/) [Terms of service](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/terms-of-service\/)\n\n[Powered by Atlas - a B2B SaaS HubSpot theme](https:\/\/www.kalungi.com\/atlas-hubspot-theme-for-b2b-saas-software)","attrs_readable_markdown":"Research is often a slow process, requiring the careful design, optimization, and replication of experiments. By the time you have accrued enough data to write a manuscript, you will likely want to publish as soon as possible. Rapid publication can accelerate the dissemination of findings, decrease the likelihood of being scooped, and allow a quicker return to the laboratory to work on the next study. Whether you are currently performing experiments or are in the midst of writing, the following tips may help to increase your publication speed: 1\\. Keep your figures in mind Designing key experiments with publication in mind, including the proper controls and layout, reduces the time wasted on repeating work to obtain more complete or presentable data. Additionally, consider drafting your figures early, particularly because this process can become more time consuming and daunting if weeks or months have passed since you collected the data. 2\\. Start writing early Even if you do not have a complete set of experiments, you can begin writing your paper right away. The background\/introduction section, which is typically based on past research, lends itself particularly well to prewriting. Composing the [materials and methods section](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/arc\/setting-scene-best-practices-writing-materials-and-methods) while the protocols are still fresh in your mind can also expedite manuscript preparation. 3\\. Write clearly Unfortunately, the publication of a well-designed study with significant implications may be impeded by unclear writing. In particular, editors and reviewers may have difficulty understanding the content and may even harbor negative bias against poorly written manuscripts, making rejection more likely. This is a particular [barrier to publication](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/arc\/regional-journals\/) for non-native English speakers. For help with your writing, consider asking your colleagues for input on your manuscript, referring to [AJE's Author Resource Center](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/arc\/) for editing tips, and\/or using AJE's [editing services](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/services\/editing\/) or [translation services](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/services\/translation\/). 4\\. Use reference formatting software [This type of software](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/en\/arc\/reference-manager-software-what-it-and-what-can-it-do) can be used to archive relevant references, decreasing the time spent on searching for papers that you have read previously. Moreover, when you are working on a manuscript, reference managers can automatically format your citations according to the target journal's guidelines and update your reference list whenever you add or remove a citation, saving additional time. Software such as [Zotero](http:\/\/www.zotero.org\/) is freely available. 5\\. Know when to submit If you already have a large amount of data on hand but are still running experiments, consider whether your research can be split into two separate stories. This approach will allow the faster publication of earlier studies, even before later ones are finished. 6\\. Seek pre-publication peer review Using a service such as Peerage of Science or Axios, which provide peer review before journal submission, can further increase publication speed. You can also simply get feedback from your colleagues on the strength of your paper using our **free [developmental editing template](https:\/\/aje-cms-production.cdn.prismic.io\/aje-cms-production\/567f6d7d-184e-4539-801d-218d2db6d1ab_Developmental_Editing_Report_Template_2015.pdf)**. With this feedback in hand before you submit, you can avoid some of the objections of journal reviewers. 7\\. Choose the right journal To increase the probability of paper acceptance, try to select a journal [whose scope is a good fit for your research focus](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/en\/arc\/choosing-right-journal-your-research\/). Conferring with your colleagues, reviewing your own reference list, and browsing journals' websites and recent tables of contents may be useful for this purpose. You may also want to consider journals and publishers (such as [Springer Nature](https:\/\/www.springernature.com\/gp\/products\/journals)) that favor a more rapid turnaround between submission and decision-making. Submitting to open access journals, such as [*PeerJ*](https:\/\/peerj.com\/) and [*PLOS ONE*](http:\/\/www.plosone.org\/) (advertised as “accelerating the publication of peer-reviewed science”), which tend to focus on [scientific validity over novelty and significance](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/arc\/what-is-a-megajournal\/), may further help to hasten publication. 8\\. Contact the journal A pre-submission inquiry consists of a letter written to a journal to gauge its interest in your manuscript. This inquiry may help to rapidly determine whether your paper would be a good fit for the journal without having to proceed through the entire submission and peer review process. Different journals may have varying requirements for the content of these requests; for example, *[Current Biology](http:\/\/www.cell.com\/current-biology\/presubmission)* requires submission of the abstract of your manuscript along with your letter. Note that in certain cases, such as when considering publication in *[PLOS Medicine](http:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosmedicine\/s\/submission-guidelines)*, a pre-submission inquiry may in fact be required. 9\\. Adhere to the guidelines Follow the guidelines of the target journal carefully for the cover letter, main text, references, figures and tables, and any supplementary information to avoid unnecessary delays in publication. AJE's [manuscript formatting service](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/services\/formatting\/) can facilitate adherence to such guidelines. 10\\. Write an effective cover letter The [cover letter](https:\/\/www.aje.com\/en\/arc\/writing-cover-letter) that accompanies your submission provides the opportunity to highlight the relevance of your work to the journal and to showcase your key findings. An effective cover letter sent to an appropriate journal can potentially convince the editor to immediately send your manuscript out for review. 11\\. Follow up with the journal If you submitted your manuscript to a journal but still have not received a decision, you may want to consider checking with the editor about the status of your submission. The standard amount of [time from submission to decision making](http:\/\/cofactorscience.com\/blog\/submission-to-first-decision-time) can vary between journals and fields, so you may want to confer with colleagues or check the journal website to determine whether you have been waiting longer than usual. 12\\. 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Boilerpipe Text	Research is often a slow process, requiring the careful design, optimization, and replication of experiments. By the time you have accrued enough data to write a manuscript, you will likely want to publish as soon as possible. Rapid publication can accelerate the dissemination of findings, decrease the likelihood of being scooped, and allow a quicker return to the laboratory to work on the next study. Whether you are currently performing experiments or are in the midst of writing, the following tips may help to increase your publication speed: 1. Keep your figures in mind Designing key experiments with publication in mind, including the proper controls and layout, reduces the time wasted on repeating work to obtain more complete or presentable data. Additionally, consider drafting your figures early, particularly because this process can become more time consuming and daunting if weeks or months have passed since you collected the data. 2. Start writing early Even if you do not have a complete set of experiments, you can begin writing your paper right away. The background/introduction section, which is typically based on past research, lends itself particularly well to prewriting. Composing the materials and methods section while the protocols are still fresh in your mind can also expedite manuscript preparation. 3. Write clearly Unfortunately, the publication of a well-designed study with significant implications may be impeded by unclear writing. In particular, editors and reviewers may have difficulty understanding the content and may even harbor negative bias against poorly written manuscripts, making rejection more likely. This is a particular barrier to publication for non-native English speakers. For help with your writing, consider asking your colleagues for input on your manuscript, referring to AJE's Author Resource Center for editing tips, and/or using AJE's editing services or translation services . 4. Use reference formatting software This type of software can be used to archive relevant references, decreasing the time spent on searching for papers that you have read previously. Moreover, when you are working on a manuscript, reference managers can automatically format your citations according to the target journal's guidelines and update your reference list whenever you add or remove a citation, saving additional time. Software such as Zotero is freely available. 5. Know when to submit If you already have a large amount of data on hand but are still running experiments, consider whether your research can be split into two separate stories. This approach will allow the faster publication of earlier studies, even before later ones are finished. 6. Seek pre-publication peer review Using a service such as Peerage of Science or Axios, which provide peer review before journal submission, can further increase publication speed. You can also simply get feedback from your colleagues on the strength of your paper using our free developmental editing template . With this feedback in hand before you submit, you can avoid some of the objections of journal reviewers. 7. Choose the right journal To increase the probability of paper acceptance, try to select a journal whose scope is a good fit for your research focus . Conferring with your colleagues, reviewing your own reference list, and browsing journals' websites and recent tables of contents may be useful for this purpose. You may also want to consider journals and publishers (such as Springer Nature ) that favor a more rapid turnaround between submission and decision-making. Submitting to open access journals, such as PeerJ and PLOS ONE (advertised as “accelerating the publication of peer-reviewed science”), which tend to focus on scientific validity over novelty and significance , may further help to hasten publication. 8. Contact the journal A pre-submission inquiry consists of a letter written to a journal to gauge its interest in your manuscript. This inquiry may help to rapidly determine whether your paper would be a good fit for the journal without having to proceed through the entire submission and peer review process. Different journals may have varying requirements for the content of these requests; for example, Current Biology requires submission of the abstract of your manuscript along with your letter. Note that in certain cases, such as when considering publication in PLOS Medicine , a pre-submission inquiry may in fact be required. 9. Adhere to the guidelines Follow the guidelines of the target journal carefully for the cover letter, main text, references, figures and tables, and any supplementary information to avoid unnecessary delays in publication. AJE's manuscript formatting service can facilitate adherence to such guidelines. 10. Write an effective cover letter The cover letter that accompanies your submission provides the opportunity to highlight the relevance of your work to the journal and to showcase your key findings. An effective cover letter sent to an appropriate journal can potentially convince the editor to immediately send your manuscript out for review. 11. Follow up with the journal If you submitted your manuscript to a journal but still have not received a decision, you may want to consider checking with the editor about the status of your submission. The standard amount of time from submission to decision making can vary between journals and fields, so you may want to confer with colleagues or check the journal website to determine whether you have been waiting longer than usual. 12. Write an effective response to reviewers A thorough, clear, and polite response to editors' and reviewers' comments will help to reduce the likelihood of rejection or another round of review, thus saving you additional time. Wherever you are in the process of researching and writing, we hope that these 12 tips will help to accelerate the publication of your manuscript. You can also refer to our ARC homepage for further guidance on publishing in a timely fashion, or send us an email any time at AskAnExpert@aje.com . AJE wishes you the best of luck!
Markdown	[![AJE\_LOGO\_POWERED BY MPS](https://blog.aje.com/hubfs/AJE_LOGO_POWERED%20BY%20MPS.png)](https://www.aje.com/) - [Services](https://www.aje.com/services/) - [Resources](https://www.aje.com/resource-center/) - [Pricing](https://www.aje.com/pricing/) [Log In](https://secure.aje.com/en/login) [Order Now](https://secure.aje.com/en/researcher/submit/get-started) # 12 Tips for Accelerating Manuscript Publication [Michaela Panter](https://blog.aje.com/en/author/michaela-panter) Mar 20, 2025 * Research is often a slow process, requiring the careful design, optimization, and replication of experiments. By the time you have accrued enough data to write a manuscript, you will likely want to publish as soon as possible. Rapid publication can accelerate the dissemination of findings, decrease the likelihood of being scooped, and allow a quicker return to the laboratory to work on the next study. Whether you are currently performing experiments or are in the midst of writing, the following tips may help to increase your publication speed: ### 1\. Keep your figures in mind Designing key experiments with publication in mind, including the proper controls and layout, reduces the time wasted on repeating work to obtain more complete or presentable data. Additionally, consider drafting your figures early, particularly because this process can become more time consuming and daunting if weeks or months have passed since you collected the data. ### 2\. Start writing early Even if you do not have a complete set of experiments, you can begin writing your paper right away. The background/introduction section, which is typically based on past research, lends itself particularly well to prewriting. Composing the [materials and methods section](https://www.aje.com/arc/setting-scene-best-practices-writing-materials-and-methods) while the protocols are still fresh in your mind can also expedite manuscript preparation. ### 3\. Write clearly Unfortunately, the publication of a well-designed study with significant implications may be impeded by unclear writing. In particular, editors and reviewers may have difficulty understanding the content and may even harbor negative bias against poorly written manuscripts, making rejection more likely. This is a particular [barrier to publication](https://www.aje.com/arc/regional-journals/) for non-native English speakers. For help with your writing, consider asking your colleagues for input on your manuscript, referring to [AJE's Author Resource Center](https://www.aje.com/arc/) for editing tips, and/or using AJE's [editing services](https://www.aje.com/services/editing/) or [translation services](https://www.aje.com/services/translation/). ### 4\. Use reference formatting software [This type of software](https://www.aje.com/en/arc/reference-manager-software-what-it-and-what-can-it-do) can be used to archive relevant references, decreasing the time spent on searching for papers that you have read previously. Moreover, when you are working on a manuscript, reference managers can automatically format your citations according to the target journal's guidelines and update your reference list whenever you add or remove a citation, saving additional time. Software such as [Zotero](http://www.zotero.org/) is freely available. ### 5\. Know when to submit If you already have a large amount of data on hand but are still running experiments, consider whether your research can be split into two separate stories. This approach will allow the faster publication of earlier studies, even before later ones are finished. ### 6\. Seek pre-publication peer review Using a service such as Peerage of Science or Axios, which provide peer review before journal submission, can further increase publication speed. You can also simply get feedback from your colleagues on the strength of your paper using our free [developmental editing template](https://aje-cms-production.cdn.prismic.io/aje-cms-production/567f6d7d-184e-4539-801d-218d2db6d1ab_Developmental_Editing_Report_Template_2015.pdf)*. With this feedback in hand before you submit, you can avoid some of the objections of journal reviewers. ### 7\. Choose the right journal To increase the probability of paper acceptance, try to select a journal [whose scope is a good fit for your research focus](https://www.aje.com/en/arc/choosing-right-journal-your-research/). Conferring with your colleagues, reviewing your own reference list, and browsing journals' websites and recent tables of contents may be useful for this purpose. You may also want to consider journals and publishers (such as [Springer Nature](https://www.springernature.com/gp/products/journals)) that favor a more rapid turnaround between submission and decision-making. Submitting to open access journals, such as [PeerJ](https://peerj.com/) and [PLOS ONE](http://www.plosone.org/) (advertised as “accelerating the publication of peer-reviewed science”), which tend to focus on [scientific validity over novelty and significance](https://www.aje.com/arc/what-is-a-megajournal/), may further help to hasten publication. ### 8\. Contact the journal A pre-submission inquiry consists of a letter written to a journal to gauge its interest in your manuscript. This inquiry may help to rapidly determine whether your paper would be a good fit for the journal without having to proceed through the entire submission and peer review process. Different journals may have varying requirements for the content of these requests; for example, [Current Biology](http://www.cell.com/current-biology/presubmission)* requires submission of the abstract of your manuscript along with your letter. Note that in certain cases, such as when considering publication in [PLOS Medicine](http://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/s/submission-guidelines), a pre-submission inquiry may in fact be required. ### 9\. Adhere to the guidelines Follow the guidelines of the target journal carefully for the cover letter, main text, references, figures and tables, and any supplementary information to avoid unnecessary delays in publication. AJE's [manuscript formatting service](https://www.aje.com/services/formatting/) can facilitate adherence to such guidelines. ### 10\. Write an effective cover letter The [cover letter](https://www.aje.com/en/arc/writing-cover-letter) that accompanies your submission provides the opportunity to highlight the relevance of your work to the journal and to showcase your key findings. An effective cover letter sent to an appropriate journal can potentially convince the editor to immediately send your manuscript out for review. ### 11\. Follow up with the journal If you submitted your manuscript to a journal but still have not received a decision, you may want to consider checking with the editor about the status of your submission. The standard amount of [time from submission to decision making](http://cofactorscience.com/blog/submission-to-first-decision-time) can vary between journals and fields, so you may want to confer with colleagues or check the journal website to determine whether you have been waiting longer than usual. ### 12\. Write an effective response to reviewers A thorough, clear, and [polite response](https://www.aje.com/en/arc/responding-reviewers-you-cant-always-say-what-youd) to editors' and reviewers' comments will help to reduce the likelihood of rejection or another round of review, thus saving you additional time. Wherever you are in the process of researching and writing, we hope that these 12 tips will help to accelerate the publication of your manuscript. You can also refer to our [ARC homepage](https://www.aje.com/arc/) for further guidance on publishing in a timely fashion, or send us an email any time at [AskAnExpert@aje.com](mailto:AskAnExpert@aje.com). AJE wishes you the best of luck\! ## Similar posts Productivity ### [Things to Do After Scholarly Rejection](https://blog.aje.com/en/getting-over-scholarly-article-rejection-managing-setbacks?hsLang=en) Here we help you navigate the process for managing article rejections and considering those options before moving forward. Lubaina Koti, BS Feb 19, 2025 Working with Journal Editors ### [Understanding How Editors Think to Increase Your Chances of Publication](https://blog.aje.com/en/understanding-how-editors-think-to-increase-your-chances-of-publication?hsLang=en) Just like researchers, editors have aspirations and standards for their work. Harry Shirley, MSci, PhD Apr 7, 2025 Journal recommendation ### [Understanding Journal Submission Systems: How to Submit an Article for Publication in a Journal](https://blog.aje.com/en/how-to-submit-an-article-for-publication-in-a-journal?hsLang=en) Learn how to submit an article to a journal for publication. 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Readable Markdown	Research is often a slow process, requiring the careful design, optimization, and replication of experiments. By the time you have accrued enough data to write a manuscript, you will likely want to publish as soon as possible. Rapid publication can accelerate the dissemination of findings, decrease the likelihood of being scooped, and allow a quicker return to the laboratory to work on the next study. Whether you are currently performing experiments or are in the midst of writing, the following tips may help to increase your publication speed: 1\. Keep your figures in mind Designing key experiments with publication in mind, including the proper controls and layout, reduces the time wasted on repeating work to obtain more complete or presentable data. Additionally, consider drafting your figures early, particularly because this process can become more time consuming and daunting if weeks or months have passed since you collected the data. 2\. Start writing early Even if you do not have a complete set of experiments, you can begin writing your paper right away. The background/introduction section, which is typically based on past research, lends itself particularly well to prewriting. Composing the [materials and methods section](https://www.aje.com/arc/setting-scene-best-practices-writing-materials-and-methods) while the protocols are still fresh in your mind can also expedite manuscript preparation. 3\. Write clearly Unfortunately, the publication of a well-designed study with significant implications may be impeded by unclear writing. In particular, editors and reviewers may have difficulty understanding the content and may even harbor negative bias against poorly written manuscripts, making rejection more likely. This is a particular [barrier to publication](https://www.aje.com/arc/regional-journals/) for non-native English speakers. For help with your writing, consider asking your colleagues for input on your manuscript, referring to [AJE's Author Resource Center](https://www.aje.com/arc/) for editing tips, and/or using AJE's [editing services](https://www.aje.com/services/editing/) or [translation services](https://www.aje.com/services/translation/). 4\. Use reference formatting software [This type of software](https://www.aje.com/en/arc/reference-manager-software-what-it-and-what-can-it-do) can be used to archive relevant references, decreasing the time spent on searching for papers that you have read previously. Moreover, when you are working on a manuscript, reference managers can automatically format your citations according to the target journal's guidelines and update your reference list whenever you add or remove a citation, saving additional time. Software such as [Zotero](http://www.zotero.org/) is freely available. 5\. Know when to submit If you already have a large amount of data on hand but are still running experiments, consider whether your research can be split into two separate stories. This approach will allow the faster publication of earlier studies, even before later ones are finished. 6\. Seek pre-publication peer review Using a service such as Peerage of Science or Axios, which provide peer review before journal submission, can further increase publication speed. You can also simply get feedback from your colleagues on the strength of your paper using our free [developmental editing template](https://aje-cms-production.cdn.prismic.io/aje-cms-production/567f6d7d-184e-4539-801d-218d2db6d1ab_Developmental_Editing_Report_Template_2015.pdf). With this feedback in hand before you submit, you can avoid some of the objections of journal reviewers. 7\. Choose the right journal To increase the probability of paper acceptance, try to select a journal [whose scope is a good fit for your research focus](https://www.aje.com/en/arc/choosing-right-journal-your-research/). Conferring with your colleagues, reviewing your own reference list, and browsing journals' websites and recent tables of contents may be useful for this purpose. You may also want to consider journals and publishers (such as [Springer Nature](https://www.springernature.com/gp/products/journals)) that favor a more rapid turnaround between submission and decision-making. Submitting to open access journals, such as [PeerJ](https://peerj.com/) and [PLOS ONE](http://www.plosone.org/) (advertised as “accelerating the publication of peer-reviewed science”), which tend to focus on [scientific validity over novelty and significance](https://www.aje.com/arc/what-is-a-megajournal/), may further help to hasten publication. 8\. Contact the journal A pre-submission inquiry consists of a letter written to a journal to gauge its interest in your manuscript. This inquiry may help to rapidly determine whether your paper would be a good fit for the journal without having to proceed through the entire submission and peer review process. Different journals may have varying requirements for the content of these requests; for example, [Current Biology](http://www.cell.com/current-biology/presubmission) requires submission of the abstract of your manuscript along with your letter. Note that in certain cases, such as when considering publication in [PLOS Medicine](http://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/s/submission-guidelines), a pre-submission inquiry may in fact be required. 9\. Adhere to the guidelines Follow the guidelines of the target journal carefully for the cover letter, main text, references, figures and tables, and any supplementary information to avoid unnecessary delays in publication. AJE's [manuscript formatting service](https://www.aje.com/services/formatting/) can facilitate adherence to such guidelines. 10\. Write an effective cover letter The [cover letter](https://www.aje.com/en/arc/writing-cover-letter) that accompanies your submission provides the opportunity to highlight the relevance of your work to the journal and to showcase your key findings. An effective cover letter sent to an appropriate journal can potentially convince the editor to immediately send your manuscript out for review. 11\. Follow up with the journal If you submitted your manuscript to a journal but still have not received a decision, you may want to consider checking with the editor about the status of your submission. The standard amount of [time from submission to decision making](http://cofactorscience.com/blog/submission-to-first-decision-time) can vary between journals and fields, so you may want to confer with colleagues or check the journal website to determine whether you have been waiting longer than usual. 12\. Write an effective response to reviewers A thorough, clear, and [polite response](https://www.aje.com/en/arc/responding-reviewers-you-cant-always-say-what-youd) to editors' and reviewers' comments will help to reduce the likelihood of rejection or another round of review, thus saving you additional time. Wherever you are in the process of researching and writing, we hope that these 12 tips will help to accelerate the publication of your manuscript. You can also refer to our [ARC homepage](https://www.aje.com/arc/) for further guidance on publishing in a timely fashion, or send us an email any time at [AskAnExpert@aje.com](mailto:AskAnExpert@aje.com). AJE wishes you the best of luck\!
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