This second paper in our Writing for Publication series aims to guide readers on how to organise the structure and content of a manuscript according to a journal's guidelines. A strong manuscript is one written in an accessible, informative, stimulating and engaging style. To achieve this, planning should be developed in stages, underpinned by periods of regular writing and editing activities. Authorship order, approaches to managing time, promoting relevance and interest to the readership, consistency in writing style, and dealing with peerreview feedback are also discussed and framed around the themes of ‘writing the manuscript’ and ‘performing quality control activities’.
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