Academy course
Publishing strategy & journal selection
Scope matching, predatory red flags, open-access routes, cover letters and surviving desk rejection.
Foundational · 2 weeksAuthors preparing to submit a completed manuscript.Foundational · 2 weeksIncluded with your planSciExpert Academy faculty
What this is
A short, tactical course on where to submit and how to get through the editor's desk, including licensing, APCs and preprint strategy.
What you will be able to do
- • Shortlist journals by scope, audience and realistic acceptance
- • Spot predatory and hijacked journals
- • Choose an open-access route and licence deliberately
- • Write a cover letter that helps the editor say yes
Workspace services used
Every module is practised inside services you already have in your account.
Syllabus
Enroll to track progress1. Where to submit
Scope fit, indexing, metrics in context, time-to-decision.
2. Open access
Gold, green, diamond; APCs, waivers, repositories and embargoes.
3. Submission
Cover letters, suggested reviewers, preprints, and handling desk rejection.
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