Publication strategy is important for every biotech company, as a high-profile publication can make profound difference for your venture's success. Our team, former Chief Editors of Nature Biotechnology and Nature Medicine, are in a unique position to give your company the right editorial advice as you prepare your next article.
Editorial guidance
editorial guidance
We tailor your article to maximize its chances of passing editorial review. Every journal has its own set of standards. A critical step when deciding where to publish your work is to establish how closely your paper meets the journal's criteria. By carefully evaluating your research before you submit the paper, we point out potential shortcomings of the work that may come up during editorial and peer review, maximizing your chances of success and saving you time by avoiding the wrong journal. Also, we help you decide what data from your company to share and when to share it.
Addressing editorial and peer-review criticisms
Your paper has come back from the journal with a long list of concerns from the editors and/or the referees. Drawing on our vast experience evaluating manuscript reviews and rebuttals, we help you make sense of the criticisms, advise you on how to liaise with the journal editor, and prioritize and craft your response. And if you are not sure whether to resubmit the manuscript or not, we give you actionable advice to help you make the best decision.
Addressing criticisms
Bespoke editorial training
BESpoke editorial training
We offer Editorial Masterclasses designed to help you communicate your work more effectively and increase the competitiveness of their papers as they vie for space in a top-tier journal. Our Editorial Masterclass focuses on two broad areas: How to turn a good manuscript into a great paper, and how top-tier journals make decisions. Its content is ideal for biomedical researchers at any stage of their career — from senior scientists to young trainees. Moreover, to maximize the impact of the Masterclass, we encourage participants to bring their current manuscripts and receive individualized feedback on them.
Developmental and line editing
developmental- and line-editing services
High-profile journals love a well written paper. Beyond our evaluation of the research itself, Haystack Science can also help you improve the readability and accessibility of your manuscript. We provide developmental- and line-editing services to ensure that your paper will make the best impression once it reaches the journal office.
Get in touch today so that we discuss ways in which we can help your company develop a successful publishing strategy.