Blog · December 18, 2025 · 6 min read
ESL journal submission tips for international authors
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ESL authors face a small but real bias in initial editor screening. Tight English minimises it.
The seven habits
Pristine abstract. Native-style cover letter. Reviewer-language alignment. Hedging calibrated. References in target style. Figures labelled correctly. No translation artefacts in section headings.
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Frequently asked questions
Will editing remove the bias entirely?
It removes the easy excuses for desk rejection. Strong science still has to do the rest.
Do you have editors in my discipline?
Yes — we match by subject, not generic 'academic'.
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- Journal manuscript editing: what it covers and what to expect
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