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Submitting for Review Authors

When your article is ready for a second pair of eyes, submit it for editorial review. An editor on the team will assess your work and either approve it or provide feedback.

How to Submit

  1. Open your article in the editor.
  2. Make sure you're happy with the content — once submitted, you won't be able to edit until the review is complete.
  3. Click Submit for Review.
  4. Your article's status changes from Draft to In Review.

Submit for Review button in the editor

What Happens Next

An editor on the team will review your work. You'll see the status update in your dashboard — no need to follow up manually. When the review is complete, the article will either move to Approved or return to Draft with feedback.

If Your Article Is Sent Back

A rejection is not a negative judgment — it means the editor has specific feedback to help strengthen your piece. This is a normal and valuable part of the process.

To find the feedback:

  1. Open the article from your dashboard.
  2. Look for the editor's notes — they'll appear in the article's feedback area.

Editor feedback and notes on a returned article

To resubmit:

  1. Review the editor's notes carefully.
  2. Make your changes in the editor.
  3. Click Submit for Review again.

Tip

Feedback is part of the collaborative process. Editors provide specific notes to help you create the strongest possible content. Think of it as a second pair of expert eyes.

What's Next?

If you're an Editor or Publisher, learn how to review and publish articles in Reviewing & Publishing. Otherwise, check the Glossary and FAQ for quick answers to common questions.