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.
Start in workspace — Journal FinderSyllabus
1. 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.
Join the next intake
Cohorts open on a rolling basis and places are limited so feedback stays personal. Create an account to reserve a place, or write to us with your topic and timeline.