Publishing with Nature Communications

Nature journals communicate the world’s best and most important science to scientists and the broader community interested in science - but navigating the publishing world can oftentimes seem challenging. Nature Communications, a multidisciplinary online-only fully open access journal, publishes important advances in specialized research areas. From submit through accept, the full-time editorial staff provides a streamlined workflow.In this talk, I will discuss our editorial criteria and workflow in the context of the family of Nature journals, along with the roles of the authors, reviewers and editors. The key ingredients to success in publishing goes beyond good science, but the editorial process is not a secret! Clearly presenting your work, revising your manuscript, responding to reviewers and working with editors are all critical. For students and experienced professors alike, this talk will provide you with the tools you need to publish with the Nature journals.