Working Guide to Editorial Systems
Practical guidance for the real work of editing and scholarly publishing.
The Working Guide to Editorial Systems (WGES) is a growing collection of focused, decision-driven articles written by experienced editors and publishing leaders. Each entry begins with a question editors actually face and offers practical guidance grounded in real editorial work.
Browse the collection below. Article introductions and At the Trailhead guidance are available to everyone. Full articles are available to WGES subscribers.
Explore the Working Guide
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When does an ‘oops’ become a corrigendum?
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Co-Editors: How do they work together?
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Is your editorial board working?
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How do people access the content in my journal?
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How should an editor recruit reviewers?
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Do I need an editorial in every issue?
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What qualifications do peer reviewers need to have?
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Why is an erratum like a fire extinguisher?
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As an Editor, what do I need to know about models of early publication?
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How should editors work with publishers?
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What authority does an editor actually have within a publishing system?
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What decisions must an editor make that authors never see?
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Why do editors reject manuscripts without peer review?
What subscribers receive
- Full access to the complete WGES collection
- Two new entries each month, published on the 5th and 20th
- A subscriber Table of Contents for quickly finding and revisiting articles
- Practical guidance on editorial judgment, peer review, publishing ethics, journal systems, workflow, and more
See a question you need answered? Open the article and start reading. If you want the rest, join WGES and unlock the complete collection.