LAUNCH A JOURNAL

A good beginning
makes room for good work.

Before the first submission, give your journal a clear identity, a prepared team and an agreed editorial process.

YOUR LAUNCH NOTEBOOK

How ready
is your journal?

Use this checklist to prepare for your setup conversation.

0 of 5 preparedThis checklist is for this visit; it does not configure your journal.Discuss your launch

01Define the journal

Agree the title, scope, audience and publishing information.

02Bring the team together

Confirm editor responsibilities and who manages journal settings.

03Agree the review policy

Choose the review model, declarations and decision process.

04Prepare author requirements

List required files and information, and publish clear author guidance.

05Check the full journey

Review submission, editorial and reader experiences before inviting authors.

WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?

Start with your publishing priorities. We’ll walk through the work together.