Webinar: Webinar: Inside an Editor’s First Read: A Live Manuscript Review

Before peer review begins, every manuscript goes through a critical first screening by the journal editor. In many cases, decisions are made within minutes often leading to desk rejection due to issues that could have been addressed before submission. 

To help researchers understand what truly happens during this initial editorial assessment, we invite you to a free, live webinar featuring a real-time manuscript review led by an experienced academic editor. 

Date: 12 February 
Time: 1:00 PM GMT 
Duration: 1 hour 
Language: English 
Fee: Free 

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What to Expect from This Session 

This webinar offers a behind-the-scenes look at how editors evaluate manuscripts during their first read. Through a live manuscript review, participants will see exactly how editorial decisions are made and what triggers early rejections.

Key insights include: 

• How editors assess fit, quality, and clarity during initial screening. 

• Common issues that lead to desk rejection before peer review. 

• Which manuscript sections receive the most editorial scrutiny. 

• How small but targeted improvements can significantly strengthen a submission. 

• Practical, editor-informed strategies to revise manuscripts before submission. 

This is a highly practical session for researchers planning submissions to international journals in 2026. 

About the Speaker 

Emily Leavitt | Anthropology | Academic Trainer and Editor 

Emily Leavitt has been working as a freelance academic editor since 2014. With a background in anthropology, ESL, and translation, she supports authors, students, and faculty in strengthening their academic writing. Her approach focuses on helping researchers convey their core message clearly, concisely, and accurately, in line with journal expectations.

See your manuscript through an editor’s eyes — before you submit. Reserve your seats now!