Information for authors
Sage Journals policies
Information for authors
Overview
Your publishing journey
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Step 1: Step 1 - Explore publishing guidance & support
- Read our handy guides, which give you a quick overview of the publishing process at every stage, from choosing a journal, to promotion.
- Browse our 'How to get published' webinars, blogs and courses.
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Step 2: Step 2 - Review your publishing options
- Learn more about publishing as subscription or Open Access
- Explore your Open Access options, including fees, funding, licensing & payment information.
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Step 3: Step 3 - Choose a journal
- Unlock the potential of your research: 8 reasons to publish with Sage.
- Explore open call for papers within our Special Collections , Special Issues or in your relevant discipline across our journals.
- View the full list of Sage Journals or use the Journal Recommender to
find a journal that fits your research.
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Step 4: Step 4 - Prepare your manuscript
- Find out more about our manuscript submission guidelines.
- Familiarize yourself with our editorial policies and our publication ethics policies.
- Browse Author Services available to make sure your research paper meets format, language, and style requirements.
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Step 5: Step 5 - Submit your manuscript
- Understand 'who' should submit.
- Learn 'where', 'how' and 'what' to submit.
- Consider submitting your pre-print to Advance
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Step 6: Step 6 - Understand peer review & production
- Your paper and peer review; what to expect, the different types, 'response to reviewers' template and Sage's peer review policy.
- The production and post-publication process; author e-prints, licensing and reviewing your published article.
- Visit Sage Path if your initial submission was unsuccessful and you'd like help transferring to an alternative journal.
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Step 7: Step 7 - Promote your article & build your network
- Improve the chances of your article being found, read, downloaded and cited – of your article and you making an impact.
- Explore career and networking resources.