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Revising a research paper can feel overwhelming, especially with reviewer comments. The key is separating problems from tasks. Problems involve high-level issues like unclear arguments or weak theory, while tasks are actionable edits like adding citations or clarifying text. By focusing on problems first, graduate students, professors, and academic writers can revise more effectively and improve their chances of journal publication.

Proven Writing Strategies for Publishing More as a Busy Academic

Turning your conference paper into a journal submission isn’t just about fleshing it out and reformatting—it’s a full reimagining of your research for a broader, more rigorous audience.

You already know that great writing is critical to your own success as an academic. What you might not realize is just how much influence you have over your students’ career success, based on what you teach (or don’t teach) them about writing. When it comes to the vast majority of academic writing, it’s a classic case of the lost leading the lost. Very few business PhDs include effective training on writing, so the skill (or lack thereof) essentially follows an apprenticeship

By the time they’re hiring me to edit their article, 99% of my clients have chosen a target journal for the submission (indeed, their paper may already be under review there, as that’s usually the very best time to bring in a professional editor). But if they’ve chosen wrongly, no amount of improvements and hard work will get the paper accepted: a fundamental misalignment in contribution or scope can mean months of effort that ultimately end in rejection. To help business ac

Learn to create a solid publication plan for 2025! This blog offers tips on research focus, time management, and achieving academic success.