A pragmatic approach to getting published: 35 tips for early career researchers

Abstract

It is trite to say “publish or perish,” yet many early career researchers are often at a loss onhowtobestgettheirworkpublished.Withstrongcompetitionandmanymanuscripts submitted, it is difficult to convince editors and reviewers to opt for acceptance. A pragmatic approach to publishing may increase one’s odds of success. Here, we – a group of postdocs in the field of plant science – present specific recommendations for early career scientists on advanced levels. We cannot provide a recipe-like set of instructions with success guaranteed, but we come from a broad background in plant science, with experience publishing in a number of journals of varying topics and impact factors. We provide tips, tricks, and tools for collaboration, journal selection, and achieving acceptance.