Ask the Editor: Live Q&A on Journal Rejections, Peer Review, and Manuscript Improvement
Date: 30th April 2026
Time: 1:00 PM GMT
Duration: 1 hour
Language: English
Price: Free
Webinar Overview:
Many researchers face repeated rejections and uncertainty during peer review—not always because of the quality of their research, but due to a lack of clarity on what journals and editors truly expect.
Join this interactive session to engage directly with an editor and get your questions answered in real time. From understanding desk rejections to navigating peer review and improving your manuscript, this session offers practical, experience-based insights tailored to your concerns.
What you will learn:
- How editors assess manuscripts and make initial decisions.
- Common reasons for rejection at different stages of the publication process.
- What reviewers look for during peer review and how to respond effectively.
- Practical ways to improve your manuscript’s structure, clarity, and impact.
- Best practices for revising and resubmitting your work.
This live Q&A session is designed to address real challenges faced by researchers, offering actionable guidance and clarity on the publishing process.
Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions directly and gain personalized insights from an experienced editor, along with a certificate of attendance.
Get your questions answered—and take a confident step forward in your publishing journey.
About the speaker: Emily Leavitt, Anthropology, Academic Trainer and Editor
Emily has been working as a freelance editor since 2014. With a background in anthropology, ESL, and translation, she is passionate about putting her knowledge and skills to use to help authors, students, and professors to become better writers. Emily aims to help clients convey their core message in the most concise, descriptive, and accurate way possible.
