Pre-Submission Peer Review for Journal Manuscripts

Why get your paper reviewed before you submit?

Most rejections happen for reasons the authors could have fixed: a research gap that isn’t stated clearly, methods described too briefly to judge, results that don’t quite support the conclusion, or a reference list that misses key recent work. Journal referees will find these problems, but by then you have lost weeks or months in the review queue.

A pre-submission review moves that critique to the start. You hear the hard questions while you can still answer them, and submit a paper that has already survived one expert reading.

How it works

1. Upload your manuscript with your field and target journal. The price is 17¢/word, or 25¢/word for express, calculated from the word count.
2. We match a reviewer with research experience in your discipline.
3. You receive the report within 7 business days (24–72 hours with express): narrative comments, scores on five areas, a verdict and next steps.
4. Revise with confidence. If the report shows the language needs work too, our editors can polish the revised version.

Frequently asked questions

How is this different from editing?

Editing improves the language. A peer review judges the research: whether the question is new, the methods are sound, the conclusions follow from the results and the references are complete. Many authors do both: review first, then editing.

Who reviews my manuscript?

An experienced researcher in your discipline, matched to your manuscript before the review starts.

How much does it cost?

17¢/word for a standard review (7 business days) or 25¢/word for express (24–72 hours), with a $50 minimum. You see the exact price before you pay.

Is my manuscript kept confidential?

Yes. It is used only to prepare your review, and is never published, shared outside our review team or reused. See our privacy policy.

Does a good review guarantee acceptance?

No service can guarantee acceptance: that decision belongs to the journal. A pre-submission review lowers the risk by finding the problems referees are most likely to raise.