{"id":4437,"date":"2026-04-17T12:28:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T06:58:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/minimizing-unforeseen-publication-delays\/"},"modified":"2026-05-29T14:47:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T09:17:25","slug":"minimizing-unforeseen-publication-delays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/minimizing-unforeseen-publication-delays","title":{"rendered":"How to reduce journal publication delays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Jump to Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc230958295\">Time to publish: A brief outline<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc230958296\">Overcoming common bottlenecks and pitfalls that lead to publication delays<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc230958297\">Fast-Track vs. Standard Review: How Major Publishers Compare<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc230958298\">Preprints: Establish Priority While You Wait<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc230958299\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc230958300\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Having a well-thought-out publication plan for your manuscript goes a long way in ensuring that you publish your findings in a journal with minimal delays. Unfortunately, getting published is not always a smooth and quick process. The publication process involves many stakeholders, so delays are inevitable. In this post, we discuss some common bottlenecks that can slow the publication process, and offer some practical tips on how to minimize them.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc230958295\"><\/a>Time to publish: A brief outline<\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s tough to generalize how long it takes for a paper to be published from initial submission, as journals vary widely in terms of their workflows, resources, and editorial decision-making process, but the general flow is as follows:<\/p>\n<h3>Initial submission<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>After deciding an appropriate journal, you must ensure your paper meets the journal guidelines and formatting requirements. This takes anywhere from a few minutes to a few days.<\/li>\n<li>Many journals have a pre-screening stage, where an editor checks the paper before sending it to reviewers. This takes from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the journal&#8217;s policy and workload.<\/li>\n<li>Most papers are rejected at least once before they are eventually published elsewhere. So, authors often need to submit to multiple journals sequentially, each time editing the manuscript for the new target journal\u2014which is a substantial source of delay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Peer review<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>This is the most variable and unpredictable step, as it depends on how quickly the reviewers are assigned, their workload, their rigor, and how much they agree or disagree with each other. Here, researchers have little control.<\/li>\n<li>Despite peer review usually only taking hours of a reviewer&#8217;s time, the whole process can take months.<\/li>\n<li>It also varies widely depending on the field and the journal; sometimes, this can be less than a month, while a substantial proportion will take over six months, particularly in fields such as the humanities.<\/li>\n<li>It is also common for reviewers to breach their deadlines.<\/li>\n<li>This step also includes an editorial decision, where the editor considers the reviewers&#8217; comments and decides whether to accept, reject, or ask for revisions. Depending on how clear and consistent the reviewers&#8217; feedback is and the editor&#8217;s workload, this can take from days to weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Revision<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Here, you address the reviewers&#8217; and editor&#8217;s comments and resubmit your paper. This can take from a few days to a few months, depending on how extensive and complex the revisions are and how fast you work on them.<\/li>\n<li>Some journals have a limit on how many rounds of revision they allow, while others do not.<\/li>\n<li>This step varies considerably, but it is not unusual for it to take around three months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Acceptance<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Following successful peer review, your paper will usually be approved for publication by the editor. This can take from a few days to a few weeks, depending on their workload.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Production, proofing, and publication<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Here, your paper is formatted, proofread, copyedited, and prepared for online or print publication. This can take from a few weeks to a few months, depending on the journal&#8217;s workflow and schedule.<\/li>\n<li>Some journals may publish your paper online as soon as it is ready (online first), while others may wait until it is assigned to an issue (print first).<\/li>\n<li>If there is a considerable print-first backlog, it can take several months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc230958296\"><\/a>Overcoming common bottlenecks and pitfalls that lead to publication delays<\/h2>\n<h3>Meet all guidelines when submitting papers<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/archivespublishing.com\/2015\/09\/08\/the-importance-of-submission-guidelines\/\">To help facilitate submission and review<\/a>, many journals will list their policies on a page titled \u201cAuthor guidelines\u201d or similar. These include rules on formatting, referencing, word count, ethics, etc. Read and follow them carefully before you submit your paper to reduce the chances of your paper being rejected or sent back for revisions due to technical errors or non-compliance.<\/p>\n<h3>Submit to appropriate journals<\/h3>\n<p>You can submit your manuscript to only one journal at a time since simultaneous submissions are considered unethical, so sending your paper to an inappropriate journal can waste weeks of time. You can use AI-powered journal recommender tools (e.g., <a href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/journal\">Global Journal Database<\/a> by Researcher.Life) to find journals that match your topic, scope, and quality. Additionally, many reputable publishers also <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosone\/s\/editorial-and-peer-review-process\">provide guidelines on the typical time<\/a> that each step takes, which can help with your decision. Many journals also mention the submission and acceptance dates for individual papers on their website, offering indications on how long they take to process manuscripts.<\/p>\n<h3>Make use of expedited\/fast-track peer review<\/h3>\n<p>Many reputable publishers now offer a <a href=\"https:\/\/taylorandfrancis.com\/partnership\/commercial\/accelerated-publication\/\">fast-track publishing option<\/a> in exchange for a fee. This can get your paper peer-reviewed and published online in under two months. Not bad when <a href=\"https:\/\/scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org\/2023\/10\/12\/the-peer-review-renaissance-an-urgent-call-for-transformation\/\">the explosive growth of papers published<\/a> means it can take over a year in conventional processes.<\/p>\n<p>However, watch out for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7237319\/\">predatory journals<\/a>. Some less reputable journals may promise lightning-fast turnarounds and quick peer review in exchange for a fee, but avoid the temptation, as these often lack a suitable peer review step.<\/p>\n<h3>Positively influence peer review<\/h3>\n<p>Although you have little control over peer review, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/crosstalk.cell.com\/blog\/suggesting-peer-reviewers\">facilitate the process by suggesting peer reviewers at your initial submission<\/a>. By suggesting reviewers with good expertise and reasonable schedules, you may be able to hasten the lengthy review process. One caveat: Be careful not to nominate anybody with conflicts of interest, like your supervisor, colleagues, or collaborators.<\/p>\n<h3>Communicate smoothly<\/h3>\n<p>When you receive an email from the editor, strike while the iron is hot. Communicating promptly can cut down the time taken to make decisions.<\/p>\n<p>When the process appears to be dragging on, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/how-do-i-write-an-inquiry-to-the-editor-about-my-manuscripts-current-status\">a politely worded email inquiring about the status of your submission<\/a> can also help spur editors into action. After all, editors often deal with heavy workloads, so a friendly reminder can be helpful. Of course, do not badger them for a decision, as this can hinder rather than help your chances.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc230958297\"><\/a>Fast-Track vs. Standard Review: How Major Publishers Compare<\/h2>\n<p>Not all journals move at the same pace. The table below compares standard and expedited review timelines across four major publishers to help you set realistic expectations and make a more strategic submission choice.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Publisher<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Standard Review Time<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fast-Track Option<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fast-Track Time<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Approx. Fee<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Nature Portfolio<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3\u20136 months<\/td>\n<td>Nature&#8217;s Accelerated Review<\/td>\n<td>4\u20136 weeks<\/td>\n<td>Varies by journal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Elsevier<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>2\u20135 months<\/td>\n<td>Article Transfer Service + selected journals<\/td>\n<td>4\u20138 weeks<\/td>\n<td>~USD 750\u20132,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Springer Nature<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>2\u20134 months<\/td>\n<td>InReview + Fast Track on select titles<\/td>\n<td>3\u20136 weeks<\/td>\n<td>~USD 750\u20132,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>PLOS ONE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3\u20135 months<\/td>\n<td>No formal fast track<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Key takeaways:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Fast-track options can cut review time by <strong>50\u201370%<\/strong>, but come at a cost<\/li>\n<li>PLOS ONE does not offer a paid fast-track option, but its broad scope means lower desk rejection risk, which saves time in its own right<\/li>\n<li>Always verify current fees and timelines directly on the publisher&#8217;s website, as these change regularly<\/li>\n<li>Fast-track does <strong>not<\/strong> guarantee acceptance: only faster reviewer assignment and editorial decisions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc230958298\"><\/a>Preprints: Establish Priority While You Wait<\/h2>\n<p>Peer review can take months but that doesn&#8217;t mean your findings have to stay invisible while you wait. Posting a <strong>preprint<\/strong> is an increasingly mainstream strategy that lets you share your work publicly before formal publication.<\/p>\n<h3>What are preprints?<\/h3>\n<p>Preprints are versions of your manuscript posted to an open-access server <em>prior to<\/em> peer review. They are timestamped, citable, and publicly accessible: establishing a clear record of when your findings were first disclosed.<\/p>\n<h3>Popular preprint servers by field<\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Server<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Primary Fields<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>arXiv<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>bioRxiv \/ medRxiv<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Biology, Medicine, Health Sciences<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>SSRN<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Social Sciences, Law, Economics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>ChemRxiv<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Chemistry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>OSF Preprints<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Psychology, Education, Social Sciences<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Why researchers are using preprints:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Immediate visibility and community feedback before formal review<\/li>\n<li>Establishes intellectual priority: your timestamp is your proof of first disclosure<\/li>\n<li>Preprints can be cited and shared while the journal version is under review<\/li>\n<li>Many journals explicitly permit preprint posting (check Open Policy Finder for journal-specific policies)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc230958299\"><\/a>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Publication delays are an inevitable, yet frustrating, part of academic publishing. By following the tips mentioned above, you can minimize causes of delays and increase your chances of getting published sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc230958300\"><\/a>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3>How long does peer review typically take?<\/h3>\n<p>Peer review timelines vary widely by field and journal, but as a general benchmark: most journals complete peer review in <strong>2\u20136 months<\/strong>. In fast-moving fields like computer science, review can conclude in under a month at some venues. In humanities disciplines, six months to over a year is not unusual. Journals often publish their average review times on their &#8220;About&#8221; or &#8220;Author Guidelines&#8221; pages: checking these before submission helps set realistic expectations and can inform your journal choice.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Can I submit to multiple journals at the same time?<\/h3>\n<p>No. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/duplicate-publications-and-simultaneous-submissions\">Simultaneous submission<\/a> (sending the same manuscript to more than one journal at the same time) is considered <strong>a breach of publication ethics<\/strong> and is explicitly prohibited by virtually all journals. If discovered, it can result in rejection, retraction, or reputational damage. The correct approach is sequential submission: wait for a decision from one journal before submitting elsewhere. If time is a concern, preprint servers (see above) offer a way to make your work publicly available while you work through the submission process.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>What is fast-track peer review?<\/h3>\n<p>Fast-track peer review is an expedited editorial service offered by many publishers, typically for an additional fee. Under this model, the journal prioritises reviewer assignment and editorial decision-making, often compressing a process that normally takes months into <strong>4\u20138 weeks<\/strong>. It does not bypass peer review: your manuscript is still evaluated rigorously. Fast-track is particularly useful for time-sensitive research (e.g., during public health events or rapidly evolving fields). However, be cautious: some predatory journals offer &#8220;fast review&#8221; as a selling point while providing no real editorial scrutiny.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>How do I follow up with a journal editor about my manuscript?<\/h3>\n<p>If your manuscript has been under review significantly beyond the journal&#8217;s stated timeline, a polite follow-up email is entirely appropriate: typically after <strong>4\u20136 weeks past the expected decision date<\/strong>. Keep the message brief: state your manuscript ID, title, submission date, and a courteous request for a status update. Avoid demanding a decision or implying frustration. Most editors are managing large volumes and a professional, patient tone is far more effective. Editage Insights has a detailed guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/three-things-to-consider-when-inquiring-about-your-manuscript-status-at-a-journal\">how to write a manuscript status inquiry<\/a> with sample email templates.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>What causes the most delays in academic publishing?<\/h3>\n<p>The biggest sources of delay, roughly in order of impact, are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Peer reviewer availability<\/strong>: finding willing, qualified reviewers is the single most time-consuming step for editors<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multiple sequential rejections<\/strong>: each rejection and resubmission to a new journal adds weeks or months<\/li>\n<li><strong>Slow author revisions<\/strong>: revision requests with no deadline are easy to deprioritise<\/li>\n<li><strong>Technical non-compliance<\/strong>: manuscripts that don&#8217;t follow journal guidelines are returned before review begins<\/li>\n<li><strong>Production backlogs<\/strong>: especially at print-first journals with long queues between acceptance and publication<\/li>\n<li><strong>Co-author coordination delays<\/strong>: collecting approvals, edits, and signatures from multiple authors across time zones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>This article was originally published on November 13, 2024, and updated on April 17, 2026.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jump to Contents Time to publish: A brief outline Overcoming common bottlenecks and pitfalls that lead to publication delays Fast-Track vs. Standard Review: How Major Publishers Compare Preprints: Establish Priority While You Wait Conclusion Frequently Asked Questions &nbsp; Having a well-thought-out publication plan for your manuscript goes a long way in ensuring that you publish [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2681,"featured_media":33313,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_ayudawp_aiss_exclude":false,"_ayudawp_aiss_summary":"","_ayudawp_aiss_summary_provider":"","_ayudawp_aiss_summary_hash":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2417],"tags":[2753,2548,1887,1938,989],"new_categories":[],"new_tags":[],"series":[],"class_list":["post-4437","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-planning-to-write","tag-academic-publishing","tag-delayed-decision","tag-delayed-publication","tag-delays-in-review","tag-publications"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Minimizing unforeseen publication delays | Editage Insights<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The publication process involves many stakeholders, so delays are inevitable. 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