Journal Selection
Target Journal Selection and the Art of the Cover Letter: Why Most Manuscripts Face Desk Rejection
Most manuscripts are rejected before they ever reach peer reviewers, and the bottleneck is often where you submit and how you introduce the work. This guide covers strategic journal selection (fit vs. impact factor, spotting predatory journals, a 5-step workflow) and the cover letter (what editors use it for, weak vs. strong openings, and a checklist to catch avoidable mistakes before you submit).