Publishing Your Manuscript

Publishing a manuscript is a multi-step process that requires planning in order to be successful.

Getting Started: Before you start to write it helps to understand the qualities of a good scientific paper. You should also carefully consider the right journal for your manuscript and understand the different options for Open Access publishing.  

Developing Your Manuscript: Understanding considerations around authorship is crucial as you begin to develop your manuscript. Utilizing or developing a system to develop your paper will help you organize your work. Take time to consider the right stage in your research to submit your manuscript.

Understanding the Editorial Process: Learn what makes a good cover letter and how to select reviewers before you submit your manuscript. Understand what different responses from the editorial office mean and some common reasons for rejection.

This resource teaches strategies for organizing and planning your writing to maximize your chances of getting your work published. The video clips in this resource are presented by Elliott Marshall Antman, MD, Professor of Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and faculty director of the Postgraduate Education Program at Harvard Catalyst | The Harvard Clinical and Translational Science Center.