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

Name: Inside an Editor’s First Read: A Live Manuscript Review
Start: 2026-02-12T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-12T23:59:59+00:00

Thursday, 12 February 2026 1:00 PM GMT

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.

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.