If we find no or few errors, your article will qualify for free publication and proceed directly to our second editorial review before entering peer review. If errors are found prior to peer review, the article will be deferred and you will be asked to revise (and given the option to purchase Preferred Editing if you would rather not make the revisions yourself). Articles designated as free are still only allowed 1-2 deferrals so be sure to address all editor comments, otherwise you may be required to purchase Preferred Editing!

If too many errors are found upon submission or after deferral, your article will require our Preferred Editing service. We’ll take care of all formatting and language edits. If our editors have any questions about the scientific content of your article, you may be asked to clarify or revise. Only three actions required: submit article, revise article after peer review, hit the publish button.

Articles submissions that need extensive revision to fix numerous grammar, syntax, sentence structure and readability issues will be required to undergo professional editing help from a third party service. Cureus recommends Peak Medical Editing, but any non-DIY service will be accepted provided the quality is satisfactory. Professional 3rd party editing does not guarantee publication and DIY services such as Grammarly are not accepted.