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Can the Edanz Writing services be used by native English speakers?

Posted June 23rd, 2008 by bshaw

Answer

Why the Edanz Writing services are useful for native English speakers

Native English and non-native English authors alike must 'publish or perish'. However, having your manuscript published can be difficult and time consuming, especially if you're also managing manuscript revision for your students or an entire lab. Often you will have to decide whether to rewrite a manuscript after it has come back from peer review, or to instead focus on new research projects.

Edanz's services can help you meet your publication goals while also allowing you to focus on your research and management priorities .
Our service greatly increases your chances of proceeding through the peer review process quickly and smoothly to meet your publication goals.

Service Examples and Estimates

All services are charged at 800 RMB (12,000 Jpn yen) per hour. Hour estimates are based on a 3,000 word manuscript. The below are example options only; we will customize a service package according to your needs. For example, if you have already chosen a journal then that part of the service will be deducted from our final quotation. Please send your requirements and manuscript to us for a detailed service proposal.

Manuscript writing
Developing the manuscript from the outline, data tables, notes, etc.
Your priority as a researcher or company is to focus on research and innovation. Outsourcing manuscript writing to us is an efficient and cost-effective alternative to writing your own manuscripts, allowing you to focus on what you do best. Further, the earlier our scientists are involved in the process, the more assistance we can provide in identifying issues which will be of key importance during peer review.

Expert scientific review of the manuscript
Two of our scientists in your field will identify scientific issues that might prevent your manuscript from being accepted for publication, and will work with you to resolve those issues. This service will speed up the submission process and increase the chances of publication in a high impact factor journal.

Language polishing and formatting to comply with journal style
The writing and editing team will ensure not only that your language is clear, concise and has a native-English style, but also that the style and formatting of the manuscript adhere strictly to the journal style and Guide to Authors. This step will increase chances of acceptance for publication. As part of this service, one of our quality control copy editors will review the manuscript for typos, language issues and expression.

Drawing figures
Drawing figures is an often overlooked but important aspect of manuscript preparation. Many authors do not have the correct software, time, or expertise to create professional figures. We use professional design software to create professional figures that are formatted according to journal requirements, saving you time and effort and increases chances of making it through the peer review process.
Journal Selection
Publishing in a high impact factor journal is important for your career and helps you secure more funding for your research. We use our knowledge to generate a short-list of journals (usually 3 to 5) that we believe will be most appropriate and most likely to consider your work. We also give an assessment of the benefits and risks of submitting to each journal to enable you to make the most appropriate decision of your target journal. Edanz Writing can recommend a journal to meet your publication needs. We consider the following when identifying potential target journals:

Recent publication history

Scope of your study

Type of study (e.g., clinical study, case study, laboratory study)

Type of manuscript (e.g., short communication, full article, review article, letter to the editor)

Do you need to publish in a journal with an Impact Factor/indexed in Medline/Embase, etc.?
Cover letter development
This is an important step in journal submission, writing a good cover lever significantly increases chances for publication. Manuscripts can be rejected or accepted based just on the quality and clarity of the cover letter. Details such as addressing the letter to the correct journal editor can make a difference in rejection or acceptance.

Journal management and submission assistance
If required, we can work with the author to handle the submission process and monitoring of the manuscript throughout the entire peer review and publication process.

Includes three rounds of client review

Hours Estimate:
30 - 45 hrs
Price Estimate:
24,000 - 36,000 RMB; or 360,000 - 540,000 JPY
Turnaround Time:
7-10 working days
Manuscript Scientific Review and Rewriting
Expert scientific review of the manuscript
Two of our scientists in your field will identify scientific issues that might prevent your manuscript from being accepted for publication, and will work with you to resolve those issues. This service will speed up the submission process and increase the chances of publication in a high impact factor journal.

Language polishing and formatting to comply with journal style
The writing and editing team will ensure not only that your language is clear, concise and has a native-English style, but also that the style and formatting of the manuscript adhere strictly to the journal style and Guide to Authors. This step will increase chances of acceptance for publication. As part of this service, one of our quality control copy editors will review the manuscript for typos, language issues and expression.

Drawing figures
Drawing figures is an often overlooked but important aspect of manuscript preparation. Many authors do not have the correct software, time, or expertise to create professional figures. We use professional design software to create professional figures that are formatted according to journal requirements, saving you time and effort and increases chances of making it through the peer review process.
Journal Selection
Publishing in a high impact factor journal is important for your career and helps you secure more funding for your research. We use our knowledge to generate a short-list of journals (usually 3 to 5) that we believe will be most appropriate and most likely to consider your work. We also give an assessment of the benefits and risks of submitting to each journal to enable you to make the most appropriate decision of your target journal. Edanz Writing can recommend a journal to meet your publication needs. We consider the following when identifying potential target journals:

Recent publication history

Scope of your study

Type of study (e.g., clinical study, case study, laboratory study)

Type of manuscript (e.g., short communication, full article, review article, letter to the editor)

Do you need to publish in a journal with an Impact Factor/indexed in Medline/Embase, etc.?
Cover letter development
This is an important step in journal submission, writing a good cover lever significantly increases chances for publication. Manuscripts can be rejected or accepted based just on the quality and clarity of the cover letter. Details such as addressing the letter to the correct journal editor can make a difference in rejection or acceptance.

Journal management and submission assistance
If required, we can work with the author to handle the submission process and monitoring of the manuscript throughout the entire peer review and publication process.

Includes two rounds of client review

Hours Estimate:
15 - 30 hrs
Price Estimate:
12,000 - 24,000 RMB; or 180,000 - 360,000 JPY
Turnaround Time:
5-10 working days
Addressing journal peer review comments and resubmitting to the same journal
Revising the manuscript according to the peer review letter
Two of our scientists in your field will work with you to rewrite your paper according to the scientific and language issues that were identified by the peer reviewers. This service will speed up the submission process and increase the chances of meeting your publication goals.

Responding to the peer review letter
It is critical to respond to peer review comments in a professional manner and to properly address or rebut the peer review comments. We work with you to develop the response letter and to ensure that your manuscript properly addresses the comments. In addition, based on the peer review comments, we can identify areas in the manuscript that might benefit from review by our scientists in your field.

Language polishing and formatting to comply with journal style
The writing and editing team will ensure not only that your language is clear, concise and has a native-English style, but also that the style and formatting of the manuscript adhere strictly to the journal style and Guide to Authors. This step will increase chances of acceptance for publication. As part of this service, one of our quality control copy editors will review the manuscript for typos, language issues and expression.

Journal management and submission assistance
If required, we can work with the author to handle the submission process and monitoring of the manuscript throughout the entire peer review and publication process.

Includes one round of client review

Hours Estimate:
12 - 15 hrs
Price Estimate:
9,600 - 12,000 RMB; or 144,000 - 180,000 JPY
Turnaround Time:
3-5 working days
Addressing journal peer review comments and resubmitting to a different journal
Revising the manuscript according to the peer review letter
Two of our scientists in your field will work with you to rewrite your paper according to the scientific and language issues that were identified by the peer reviewers. This service will speed up the submission process and increase the chances of meeting your publication goals.
Journal Selection
Publishing in a high impact factor journal is important for your career and helps you secure more funding for your research. We use our knowledge to generate a short-list of journals (usually 3 to 5) that we believe will be most appropriate and most likely to consider your work. We also give an assessment of the benefits and risks of submitting to each journal to enable you to make the most appropriate decision of your target journal. Edanz Writing can recommend a journal to meet your publication needs. We consider the following when identifying potential target journals:

Recent publication history

Scope of your study

Type of study (e.g., clinical study, case study, laboratory study)

Type of manuscript (e.g., short communication, full article, review article, letter to the editor)

Do you need to publish in a journal with an Impact Factor/indexed in Medline/Embase, etc.?
Language polishing and formatting to comply with journal style
The writing and editing team will ensure not only that your language is clear, concise and has a native-English style, but also that the style and formatting of the manuscript adhere strictly to the journal style and Guide to Authors. This step will increase chances of acceptance for publication. As part of this service, one of our quality control copy editors will review the manuscript for typos, language issues and expression.

Cover letter development
This is an important step in journal submission, writing a good cover lever significantly increases chances for publication. Manuscripts can be rejected or accepted based just on the quality and clarity of the cover letter. Details such as addressing the letter to the correct journal editor can make a difference in rejection or acceptance.

Journal management and submission assistance
If required, we can work with the author to handle the submission process and monitoring of the manuscript throughout the entire peer review and publication process.

Includes one round of client review

Hours Estimate:
14 - 17 hrs
Price Estimate:
11,200 - 13,600 RMB; or 168,000 - 204,000 JPY
Turnaround Time:
4-5 working days
Language and Journal Services
Journal Selection
Publishing in a high impact factor journal is important for your career and helps you secure more funding for your research. We use our knowledge to generate a short-list of journals (usually 3 to 5) that we believe will be most appropriate and most likely to consider your work. We also give an assessment of the benefits and risks of submitting to each journal to enable you to make the most appropriate decision of your target journal. Edanz Writing can recommend a journal to meet your publication needs. We consider the following when identifying potential target journals:

Recent publication history

Scope of your study

Type of study (e.g., clinical study, case study, laboratory study)

Type of manuscript (e.g., short communication, full article, review article, letter to the editor)

Do you need to publish in a journal with an Impact Factor/indexed in Medline/Embase, etc.?
Language polishing and formatting to comply with journal style
The writing and editing team will ensure not only that your language is clear, concise and has a native-English style, but also that the style and formatting of the manuscript adhere strictly to the journal style and Guide to Authors. This step will increase chances of acceptance for publication. As part of this service, one of our quality control copy editors will review the manuscript for typos, language issues and expression.

Cover letter development
This is an important step in journal submission, writing a good cover lever significantly increases chances for publication. Manuscripts can be rejected or accepted based just on the quality and clarity of the cover letter. Details such as addressing the letter to the correct journal editor can make a difference in rejection or acceptance.

Journal management and submission assistance
If required, we can work with the author to handle the submission process and monitoring of the manuscript throughout the entire peer review and publication process.

Includes one round of client review

Hours Estimate:
10 - 14 hrs
Price Estimate:
8,000 - 11,200 RMB; or 120,000 - 168,000 JPY
Turnaround Time:
3-5 working days

Individual Services

Choose your own service package according to your needs from the options below.
Hour estimates based on a 3,000 word manuscript.

Journal Selection Publishing in a high impact factor journal is important for your career and helps you secure more funding for your research. We use our knowledge to generate a short-list of journals (usually 3 to 5) that we believe will be most appropriate and most likely to consider your work. We also give an assessment of the benefits and risks of submitting to each journal to enable you to make the most appropriate decision of your target journal. Edanz Writing can recommend a journal to meet your publication needs. We consider the following when identifying potential target journals: Recent publication history Scope of your study Type of study (e.g., clinical study, case study, laboratory study) Type of manuscript (e.g., short communication, full article, review article, letter to the editor) Do you need to publish in a journal with an Impact Factor/indexed in Medline/Embase, etc.?	approx. 2 hrs
Language polishing and formatting to comply with journal style The writing and editing team will ensure not only that your language is clear, concise and has a native-English style, but also that the style and formatting of the manuscript adhere strictly to the journal style and Guide to Authors. This step will increase chances of acceptance for publication. As part of this service, one of our quality control copy editors will review the manuscript for typos, language issues and expression.	approx. 3 hrs
Expert scientific review of the manuscript Two of our scientists in your field will identify scientific issues that might prevent your manuscript from being accepted for publication, and will work with you to resolve those issues. This service will speed up the submission process and increase the chances of publication in a high impact factor journal.	approx. 5 hrs
Drawing figures Drawing figures is an often overlooked but important aspect of manuscript preparation. Many authors do not have the correct software, time, or expertise to create professional figures. We use professional design software to create professional figures that are formatted according to journal requirements, saving you time and effort and increases chances of making it through the peer review process.	approx. 1.5 hrs per figure
Cover letter development This is an important step in journal submission, writing a good cover lever significantly increases chances for publication. Manuscripts can be rejected or accepted based just on the quality and clarity of the cover letter. Details such as addressing the letter to the correct journal editor can make a difference in rejection or acceptance.	approx. 2 hrs

Hours Estimate:

As above.

Publishers that recommend Edanz

Edanz's service is the only Asia-based language editing service Elsevier recommends to their authors. The American Chemical Society Publications also recommend the Edanz service to their authors, with Edanz Editing and Liwen Bianji the only recommended services localized for Japanese and Chinese authors, respectively.

How do I get a service quotation from Edanz Writing?

What are the costs of the Edanz Writing services? What do you do to keep costs low?

Posted June 24th, 2008 by bshaw

Answer

How does Edanz Writing minimize the cost of our services?

Edanz minimizes expenses by using writers contracted to us, many of whom have a full-time workload for the Edanz Group but do not work in our offices. The majority of the Edanz writers are contracted to Edanz according to the work they do. They work from their own locations around the world and are paid for just the work they complete. Thus the overheads for Edanz Writing are much less than for traditional service companies. This creates savings we pass on to our clients in the form of our low fees.

How we determine the fees for our services

There are three main factors which will affect the cost of our service:

The length of the final manuscript - e.g. will it be 1000 or 3000 words
The starting point we work from; e.g. from raw data or from a draft manuscript
Your publication goals

While Edanz provides the same quality of service regardless of the level of the journal you are submitting to, your publication goals can affect the time spent on your manuscript. Publication goals might include publication in a high impact factor journal, a chapter of a book, a conference poster, medical education slide-kits, or any other method of communicating your scientific research. Your publication goals will affect the type of service you require and thus affect the price. For example, submitting to a top-tier journal such as Nature, Science, or Lancet, can require more work to ensure the manuscript meets these journal's often extensive style and formatting requirements than if you submit to a lower impact factor journal with lesser guidelines.

Per hour fees

All services charged at 800 RMB per hour (China) or 12,000 JPY per hour (Japan). _{currency converter}

Service Examples and Estimates

Manuscript writing
Developing the manuscript from the outline, data tables, notes, etc.
Your priority as a researcher or company is to focus on research and innovation. Outsourcing manuscript writing to us is an efficient and cost-effective alternative to writing your own manuscripts, allowing you to focus on what you do best. Further, the earlier our scientists are involved in the process, the more assistance we can provide in identifying issues which will be of key importance during peer review.

Expert scientific review of the manuscript
Two of our scientists in your field will identify scientific issues that might prevent your manuscript from being accepted for publication, and will work with you to resolve those issues. This service will speed up the submission process and increase the chances of publication in a high impact factor journal.

Language polishing and formatting to comply with journal style
The writing and editing team will ensure not only that your language is clear, concise and has a native-English style, but also that the style and formatting of the manuscript adhere strictly to the journal style and Guide to Authors. This step will increase chances of acceptance for publication. As part of this service, one of our quality control copy editors will review the manuscript for typos, language issues and expression.

Drawing figures
Drawing figures is an often overlooked but important aspect of manuscript preparation. Many authors do not have the correct software, time, or expertise to create professional figures. We use professional design software to create professional figures that are formatted according to journal requirements, saving you time and effort and increases chances of making it through the peer review process.
Journal Selection
Publishing in a high impact factor journal is important for your career and helps you secure more funding for your research. We use our knowledge to generate a short-list of journals (usually 3 to 5) that we believe will be most appropriate and most likely to consider your work. We also give an assessment of the benefits and risks of submitting to each journal to enable you to make the most appropriate decision of your target journal. Edanz Writing can recommend a journal to meet your publication needs. We consider the following when identifying potential target journals:

Recent publication history

Scope of your study

Type of study (e.g., clinical study, case study, laboratory study)

Type of manuscript (e.g., short communication, full article, review article, letter to the editor)

Do you need to publish in a journal with an Impact Factor/indexed in Medline/Embase, etc.?
Cover letter development
This is an important step in journal submission, writing a good cover lever significantly increases chances for publication. Manuscripts can be rejected or accepted based just on the quality and clarity of the cover letter. Details such as addressing the letter to the correct journal editor can make a difference in rejection or acceptance.

Journal management and submission assistance
If required, we can work with the author to handle the submission process and monitoring of the manuscript throughout the entire peer review and publication process.

Includes three rounds of client review

Hours Estimate:
30 - 45 hrs
Price Estimate:
24,000 - 36,000 RMB; or 360,000 - 540,000 JPY
Turnaround Time:
7-10 working days
Manuscript Scientific Review and Rewriting
Expert scientific review of the manuscript
Two of our scientists in your field will identify scientific issues that might prevent your manuscript from being accepted for publication, and will work with you to resolve those issues. This service will speed up the submission process and increase the chances of publication in a high impact factor journal.

Language polishing and formatting to comply with journal style
The writing and editing team will ensure not only that your language is clear, concise and has a native-English style, but also that the style and formatting of the manuscript adhere strictly to the journal style and Guide to Authors. This step will increase chances of acceptance for publication. As part of this service, one of our quality control copy editors will review the manuscript for typos, language issues and expression.

Drawing figures
Drawing figures is an often overlooked but important aspect of manuscript preparation. Many authors do not have the correct software, time, or expertise to create professional figures. We use professional design software to create professional figures that are formatted according to journal requirements, saving you time and effort and increases chances of making it through the peer review process.
Journal Selection
Publishing in a high impact factor journal is important for your career and helps you secure more funding for your research. We use our knowledge to generate a short-list of journals (usually 3 to 5) that we believe will be most appropriate and most likely to consider your work. We also give an assessment of the benefits and risks of submitting to each journal to enable you to make the most appropriate decision of your target journal. Edanz Writing can recommend a journal to meet your publication needs. We consider the following when identifying potential target journals:

Recent publication history

Scope of your study

Type of study (e.g., clinical study, case study, laboratory study)

Type of manuscript (e.g., short communication, full article, review article, letter to the editor)

Do you need to publish in a journal with an Impact Factor/indexed in Medline/Embase, etc.?
Cover letter development
This is an important step in journal submission, writing a good cover lever significantly increases chances for publication. Manuscripts can be rejected or accepted based just on the quality and clarity of the cover letter. Details such as addressing the letter to the correct journal editor can make a difference in rejection or acceptance.

Journal management and submission assistance
If required, we can work with the author to handle the submission process and monitoring of the manuscript throughout the entire peer review and publication process.

Includes two rounds of client review

Hours Estimate:
15 - 30 hrs
Price Estimate:
12,000 - 24,000 RMB; or 180,000 - 360,000 JPY
Turnaround Time:
5-10 working days
Addressing journal peer review comments and resubmitting to the same journal
Revising the manuscript according to the peer review letter
Two of our scientists in your field will work with you to rewrite your paper according to the scientific and language issues that were identified by the peer reviewers. This service will speed up the submission process and increase the chances of meeting your publication goals.

Responding to the peer review letter
It is critical to respond to peer review comments in a professional manner and to properly address or rebut the peer review comments. We work with you to develop the response letter and to ensure that your manuscript properly addresses the comments. In addition, based on the peer review comments, we can identify areas in the manuscript that might benefit from review by our scientists in your field.

Language polishing and formatting to comply with journal style
The writing and editing team will ensure not only that your language is clear, concise and has a native-English style, but also that the style and formatting of the manuscript adhere strictly to the journal style and Guide to Authors. This step will increase chances of acceptance for publication. As part of this service, one of our quality control copy editors will review the manuscript for typos, language issues and expression.

Journal management and submission assistance
If required, we can work with the author to handle the submission process and monitoring of the manuscript throughout the entire peer review and publication process.

Includes one round of client review

Hours Estimate:
12 - 15 hrs
Price Estimate:
9,600 - 12,000 RMB; or 144,000 - 180,000 JPY
Turnaround Time:
3-5 working days
Addressing journal peer review comments and resubmitting to a different journal
Revising the manuscript according to the peer review letter
Two of our scientists in your field will work with you to rewrite your paper according to the scientific and language issues that were identified by the peer reviewers. This service will speed up the submission process and increase the chances of meeting your publication goals.
Journal Selection
Publishing in a high impact factor journal is important for your career and helps you secure more funding for your research. We use our knowledge to generate a short-list of journals (usually 3 to 5) that we believe will be most appropriate and most likely to consider your work. We also give an assessment of the benefits and risks of submitting to each journal to enable you to make the most appropriate decision of your target journal. Edanz Writing can recommend a journal to meet your publication needs. We consider the following when identifying potential target journals:

Recent publication history

Scope of your study

Type of study (e.g., clinical study, case study, laboratory study)

Type of manuscript (e.g., short communication, full article, review article, letter to the editor)

Do you need to publish in a journal with an Impact Factor/indexed in Medline/Embase, etc.?
Language polishing and formatting to comply with journal style
The writing and editing team will ensure not only that your language is clear, concise and has a native-English style, but also that the style and formatting of the manuscript adhere strictly to the journal style and Guide to Authors. This step will increase chances of acceptance for publication. As part of this service, one of our quality control copy editors will review the manuscript for typos, language issues and expression.

Cover letter development
This is an important step in journal submission, writing a good cover lever significantly increases chances for publication. Manuscripts can be rejected or accepted based just on the quality and clarity of the cover letter. Details such as addressing the letter to the correct journal editor can make a difference in rejection or acceptance.

Journal management and submission assistance
If required, we can work with the author to handle the submission process and monitoring of the manuscript throughout the entire peer review and publication process.

Includes one round of client review

Hours Estimate:
14 - 17 hrs
Price Estimate:
11,200 - 13,600 RMB; or 168,000 - 204,000 JPY
Turnaround Time:
4-5 working days
Language and Journal Services
Journal Selection
Publishing in a high impact factor journal is important for your career and helps you secure more funding for your research. We use our knowledge to generate a short-list of journals (usually 3 to 5) that we believe will be most appropriate and most likely to consider your work. We also give an assessment of the benefits and risks of submitting to each journal to enable you to make the most appropriate decision of your target journal. Edanz Writing can recommend a journal to meet your publication needs. We consider the following when identifying potential target journals:

Recent publication history

Scope of your study

Type of study (e.g., clinical study, case study, laboratory study)

Type of manuscript (e.g., short communication, full article, review article, letter to the editor)

Do you need to publish in a journal with an Impact Factor/indexed in Medline/Embase, etc.?
Language polishing and formatting to comply with journal style
The writing and editing team will ensure not only that your language is clear, concise and has a native-English style, but also that the style and formatting of the manuscript adhere strictly to the journal style and Guide to Authors. This step will increase chances of acceptance for publication. As part of this service, one of our quality control copy editors will review the manuscript for typos, language issues and expression.

Cover letter development
This is an important step in journal submission, writing a good cover lever significantly increases chances for publication. Manuscripts can be rejected or accepted based just on the quality and clarity of the cover letter. Details such as addressing the letter to the correct journal editor can make a difference in rejection or acceptance.

Journal management and submission assistance
If required, we can work with the author to handle the submission process and monitoring of the manuscript throughout the entire peer review and publication process.

Includes one round of client review

Hours Estimate:
10 - 14 hrs
Price Estimate:
8,000 - 11,200 RMB; or 120,000 - 168,000 JPY
Turnaround Time:
3-5 working days

Individual Services

Choose your own service package according to your needs from the options below.
Hour estimates based on a 3,000 word manuscript.

Journal Selection Publishing in a high impact factor journal is important for your career and helps you secure more funding for your research. We use our knowledge to generate a short-list of journals (usually 3 to 5) that we believe will be most appropriate and most likely to consider your work. We also give an assessment of the benefits and risks of submitting to each journal to enable you to make the most appropriate decision of your target journal. Edanz Writing can recommend a journal to meet your publication needs. We consider the following when identifying potential target journals: Recent publication history Scope of your study Type of study (e.g., clinical study, case study, laboratory study) Type of manuscript (e.g., short communication, full article, review article, letter to the editor) Do you need to publish in a journal with an Impact Factor/indexed in Medline/Embase, etc.?	approx. 2 hrs
Language polishing and formatting to comply with journal style The writing and editing team will ensure not only that your language is clear, concise and has a native-English style, but also that the style and formatting of the manuscript adhere strictly to the journal style and Guide to Authors. This step will increase chances of acceptance for publication. As part of this service, one of our quality control copy editors will review the manuscript for typos, language issues and expression.	approx. 3 hrs
Expert scientific review of the manuscript Two of our scientists in your field will identify scientific issues that might prevent your manuscript from being accepted for publication, and will work with you to resolve those issues. This service will speed up the submission process and increase the chances of publication in a high impact factor journal.	approx. 5 hrs
Drawing figures Drawing figures is an often overlooked but important aspect of manuscript preparation. Many authors do not have the correct software, time, or expertise to create professional figures. We use professional design software to create professional figures that are formatted according to journal requirements, saving you time and effort and increases chances of making it through the peer review process.	approx. 1.5 hrs per figure
Cover letter development This is an important step in journal submission, writing a good cover lever significantly increases chances for publication. Manuscripts can be rejected or accepted based just on the quality and clarity of the cover letter. Details such as addressing the letter to the correct journal editor can make a difference in rejection or acceptance.	approx. 2 hrs

Hours Estimate:

As above.

Publishers that recommend Edanz

How to get a service quotation from Edanz Writing

Can Edanz Writing guarantee publication in the journal I submit to?

Posted June 23rd, 2008 by bshaw

Answer

While using our services greatly increases your changes of acceptance for publication, we cannot give a guarantee that your manuscript will be published in your target journal. The ultimate criterion for publication will always be the quality of the science in your manuscript. However, if your manuscript is rejected by your first journal choice then we can work with you to select a different journal to submit to after making any necessary modifications to the manuscript.

I'm interested in using the Edanz Writing services, what is the next step?

Posted June 24th, 2008 by bshaw

Answer

After reviewing our Service Examples and Estimates page then the next step is to send your manuscript to info@edanzwriting.com to receive a detailed service proposal which will include a price quotation and estimated timeline, and when necessary, our initial scientific review comments and service recommendations.

How to prepare your data, tables, and notes when using the Edanz manuscript writing service

We recommend the following steps to best meet your objectives and ensure a smooth work-flow:

Decide on the data that you wish to be included - generate the tables and figures that you think should be included in the final manuscript.
Generate a two to three page summary of the study (which can be in bullet point format), and should include a brief rationale of the study, key citations (including PDF copies of these if possible), key messages/results to be discussed and a final conclusion.
Supply a draft or outline of the methodology section. Explain methods and techniques used in as much detail as possible, list materials and equipment used and manufacturers. Especially, supply the references from which authors obtained any non-standard methods.
If you are rewriting from a draft manuscript, or one that is to be reworked for submission to a different journal, then send us the draft and also the peer review comments.

How to get a service quotation from Edanz Writing

My English is poor, how do I communicate with the Edanz Writing scientists?

Posted June 24th, 2008 by bshaw

Answer

For the sake of efficiency, and to ensure proper understanding of your scientific meaning, we encourage you to communicate with us in English whenever possible. However, we are fully localized in China and Japan and we have staff able to communicate with you in Chinese or Japanese, and several other languages. Our local staff will facilitate your communications with our writers and editors as well as oversee translations of any data and text that might be required.

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Pricing

How do I get a service quotation from Edanz Writing?

Posted June 23rd, 2008 by bshaw

Answer

To receive a quotation for one of our services, send your data or manuscript, along with your target journal or peer review letter, to info@edanzwriting.com and we will provide a detailed service proposal including a price quotation and estimated timeline.

We try to reply to requests for a service proposal within one working day; please contact us by phone if you have sent your manuscript for quotation but not had a reply within one working day.

If you have a project that you would like to discuss with us but are not able to send data or a manuscript, please send us an email outlining the project and the type of work you would like us to do. We will then contact you to go over our involvement and pricing structure.

contact us

china@edanzwriting.com	japan@edanzwriting.com
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What are the costs of the Edanz Writing services? What do you do to keep costs low?

Posted June 24th, 2008 by bshaw

Answer

How does Edanz Writing minimize the cost of our services?

How we determine the fees for our services

There are three main factors which will affect the cost of our service:

The length of the final manuscript - e.g. will it be 1000 or 3000 words
The starting point we work from; e.g. from raw data or from a draft manuscript
Your publication goals

Per hour fees

All services charged at 800 RMB per hour (China) or 12,000 JPY per hour (Japan). _{currency converter}

Service Examples and Estimates

Manuscript writing
Developing the manuscript from the outline, data tables, notes, etc.
Your priority as a researcher or company is to focus on research and innovation. Outsourcing manuscript writing to us is an efficient and cost-effective alternative to writing your own manuscripts, allowing you to focus on what you do best. Further, the earlier our scientists are involved in the process, the more assistance we can provide in identifying issues which will be of key importance during peer review.

Expert scientific review of the manuscript
Two of our scientists in your field will identify scientific issues that might prevent your manuscript from being accepted for publication, and will work with you to resolve those issues. This service will speed up the submission process and increase the chances of publication in a high impact factor journal.

Language polishing and formatting to comply with journal style
The writing and editing team will ensure not only that your language is clear, concise and has a native-English style, but also that the style and formatting of the manuscript adhere strictly to the journal style and Guide to Authors. This step will increase chances of acceptance for publication. As part of this service, one of our quality control copy editors will review the manuscript for typos, language issues and expression.

Drawing figures
Drawing figures is an often overlooked but important aspect of manuscript preparation. Many authors do not have the correct software, time, or expertise to create professional figures. We use professional design software to create professional figures that are formatted according to journal requirements, saving you time and effort and increases chances of making it through the peer review process.
Journal Selection
Publishing in a high impact factor journal is important for your career and helps you secure more funding for your research. We use our knowledge to generate a short-list of journals (usually 3 to 5) that we believe will be most appropriate and most likely to consider your work. We also give an assessment of the benefits and risks of submitting to each journal to enable you to make the most appropriate decision of your target journal. Edanz Writing can recommend a journal to meet your publication needs. We consider the following when identifying potential target journals:

Recent publication history

Scope of your study

Type of study (e.g., clinical study, case study, laboratory study)

Type of manuscript (e.g., short communication, full article, review article, letter to the editor)

Do you need to publish in a journal with an Impact Factor/indexed in Medline/Embase, etc.?
Cover letter development
This is an important step in journal submission, writing a good cover lever significantly increases chances for publication. Manuscripts can be rejected or accepted based just on the quality and clarity of the cover letter. Details such as addressing the letter to the correct journal editor can make a difference in rejection or acceptance.

Journal management and submission assistance
If required, we can work with the author to handle the submission process and monitoring of the manuscript throughout the entire peer review and publication process.

Includes three rounds of client review

Hours Estimate:
30 - 45 hrs
Price Estimate:
24,000 - 36,000 RMB; or 360,000 - 540,000 JPY
Turnaround Time:
7-10 working days
Manuscript Scientific Review and Rewriting
Expert scientific review of the manuscript
Two of our scientists in your field will identify scientific issues that might prevent your manuscript from being accepted for publication, and will work with you to resolve those issues. This service will speed up the submission process and increase the chances of publication in a high impact factor journal.

Language polishing and formatting to comply with journal style
The writing and editing team will ensure not only that your language is clear, concise and has a native-English style, but also that the style and formatting of the manuscript adhere strictly to the journal style and Guide to Authors. This step will increase chances of acceptance for publication. As part of this service, one of our quality control copy editors will review the manuscript for typos, language issues and expression.

Drawing figures
Drawing figures is an often overlooked but important aspect of manuscript preparation. Many authors do not have the correct software, time, or expertise to create professional figures. We use professional design software to create professional figures that are formatted according to journal requirements, saving you time and effort and increases chances of making it through the peer review process.
Journal Selection
Publishing in a high impact factor journal is important for your career and helps you secure more funding for your research. We use our knowledge to generate a short-list of journals (usually 3 to 5) that we believe will be most appropriate and most likely to consider your work. We also give an assessment of the benefits and risks of submitting to each journal to enable you to make the most appropriate decision of your target journal. Edanz Writing can recommend a journal to meet your publication needs. We consider the following when identifying potential target journals:

Recent publication history

Scope of your study

Type of study (e.g., clinical study, case study, laboratory study)

Type of manuscript (e.g., short communication, full article, review article, letter to the editor)

Do you need to publish in a journal with an Impact Factor/indexed in Medline/Embase, etc.?
Cover letter development
This is an important step in journal submission, writing a good cover lever significantly increases chances for publication. Manuscripts can be rejected or accepted based just on the quality and clarity of the cover letter. Details such as addressing the letter to the correct journal editor can make a difference in rejection or acceptance.

Journal management and submission assistance
If required, we can work with the author to handle the submission process and monitoring of the manuscript throughout the entire peer review and publication process.

Includes two rounds of client review

Hours Estimate:
15 - 30 hrs
Price Estimate:
12,000 - 24,000 RMB; or 180,000 - 360,000 JPY
Turnaround Time:
5-10 working days
Addressing journal peer review comments and resubmitting to the same journal
Revising the manuscript according to the peer review letter
Two of our scientists in your field will work with you to rewrite your paper according to the scientific and language issues that were identified by the peer reviewers. This service will speed up the submission process and increase the chances of meeting your publication goals.

Responding to the peer review letter
It is critical to respond to peer review comments in a professional manner and to properly address or rebut the peer review comments. We work with you to develop the response letter and to ensure that your manuscript properly addresses the comments. In addition, based on the peer review comments, we can identify areas in the manuscript that might benefit from review by our scientists in your field.

Language polishing and formatting to comply with journal style
The writing and editing team will ensure not only that your language is clear, concise and has a native-English style, but also that the style and formatting of the manuscript adhere strictly to the journal style and Guide to Authors. This step will increase chances of acceptance for publication. As part of this service, one of our quality control copy editors will review the manuscript for typos, language issues and expression.

Journal management and submission assistance
If required, we can work with the author to handle the submission process and monitoring of the manuscript throughout the entire peer review and publication process.

Includes one round of client review

Hours Estimate:
12 - 15 hrs
Price Estimate:
9,600 - 12,000 RMB; or 144,000 - 180,000 JPY
Turnaround Time:
3-5 working days
Addressing journal peer review comments and resubmitting to a different journal
Revising the manuscript according to the peer review letter
Two of our scientists in your field will work with you to rewrite your paper according to the scientific and language issues that were identified by the peer reviewers. This service will speed up the submission process and increase the chances of meeting your publication goals.
Journal Selection
Publishing in a high impact factor journal is important for your career and helps you secure more funding for your research. We use our knowledge to generate a short-list of journals (usually 3 to 5) that we believe will be most appropriate and most likely to consider your work. We also give an assessment of the benefits and risks of submitting to each journal to enable you to make the most appropriate decision of your target journal. Edanz Writing can recommend a journal to meet your publication needs. We consider the following when identifying potential target journals:

Recent publication history

Scope of your study

Type of study (e.g., clinical study, case study, laboratory study)

Type of manuscript (e.g., short communication, full article, review article, letter to the editor)

Do you need to publish in a journal with an Impact Factor/indexed in Medline/Embase, etc.?
Language polishing and formatting to comply with journal style
The writing and editing team will ensure not only that your language is clear, concise and has a native-English style, but also that the style and formatting of the manuscript adhere strictly to the journal style and Guide to Authors. This step will increase chances of acceptance for publication. As part of this service, one of our quality control copy editors will review the manuscript for typos, language issues and expression.

Cover letter development
This is an important step in journal submission, writing a good cover lever significantly increases chances for publication. Manuscripts can be rejected or accepted based just on the quality and clarity of the cover letter. Details such as addressing the letter to the correct journal editor can make a difference in rejection or acceptance.

Journal management and submission assistance
If required, we can work with the author to handle the submission process and monitoring of the manuscript throughout the entire peer review and publication process.

Includes one round of client review

Hours Estimate:
14 - 17 hrs
Price Estimate:
11,200 - 13,600 RMB; or 168,000 - 204,000 JPY
Turnaround Time:
4-5 working days
Language and Journal Services
Journal Selection
Publishing in a high impact factor journal is important for your career and helps you secure more funding for your research. We use our knowledge to generate a short-list of journals (usually 3 to 5) that we believe will be most appropriate and most likely to consider your work. We also give an assessment of the benefits and risks of submitting to each journal to enable you to make the most appropriate decision of your target journal. Edanz Writing can recommend a journal to meet your publication needs. We consider the following when identifying potential target journals:

Recent publication history

Scope of your study

Type of study (e.g., clinical study, case study, laboratory study)

Type of manuscript (e.g., short communication, full article, review article, letter to the editor)

Do you need to publish in a journal with an Impact Factor/indexed in Medline/Embase, etc.?
Language polishing and formatting to comply with journal style
The writing and editing team will ensure not only that your language is clear, concise and has a native-English style, but also that the style and formatting of the manuscript adhere strictly to the journal style and Guide to Authors. This step will increase chances of acceptance for publication. As part of this service, one of our quality control copy editors will review the manuscript for typos, language issues and expression.

Cover letter development
This is an important step in journal submission, writing a good cover lever significantly increases chances for publication. Manuscripts can be rejected or accepted based just on the quality and clarity of the cover letter. Details such as addressing the letter to the correct journal editor can make a difference in rejection or acceptance.

Journal management and submission assistance
If required, we can work with the author to handle the submission process and monitoring of the manuscript throughout the entire peer review and publication process.

Includes one round of client review

Hours Estimate:
10 - 14 hrs
Price Estimate:
8,000 - 11,200 RMB; or 120,000 - 168,000 JPY
Turnaround Time:
3-5 working days

Individual Services

Choose your own service package according to your needs from the options below.
Hour estimates based on a 3,000 word manuscript.

Journal Selection Publishing in a high impact factor journal is important for your career and helps you secure more funding for your research. We use our knowledge to generate a short-list of journals (usually 3 to 5) that we believe will be most appropriate and most likely to consider your work. We also give an assessment of the benefits and risks of submitting to each journal to enable you to make the most appropriate decision of your target journal. Edanz Writing can recommend a journal to meet your publication needs. We consider the following when identifying potential target journals: Recent publication history Scope of your study Type of study (e.g., clinical study, case study, laboratory study) Type of manuscript (e.g., short communication, full article, review article, letter to the editor) Do you need to publish in a journal with an Impact Factor/indexed in Medline/Embase, etc.?	approx. 2 hrs
Language polishing and formatting to comply with journal style The writing and editing team will ensure not only that your language is clear, concise and has a native-English style, but also that the style and formatting of the manuscript adhere strictly to the journal style and Guide to Authors. This step will increase chances of acceptance for publication. As part of this service, one of our quality control copy editors will review the manuscript for typos, language issues and expression.	approx. 3 hrs
Expert scientific review of the manuscript Two of our scientists in your field will identify scientific issues that might prevent your manuscript from being accepted for publication, and will work with you to resolve those issues. This service will speed up the submission process and increase the chances of publication in a high impact factor journal.	approx. 5 hrs
Drawing figures Drawing figures is an often overlooked but important aspect of manuscript preparation. Many authors do not have the correct software, time, or expertise to create professional figures. We use professional design software to create professional figures that are formatted according to journal requirements, saving you time and effort and increases chances of making it through the peer review process.	approx. 1.5 hrs per figure
Cover letter development This is an important step in journal submission, writing a good cover lever significantly increases chances for publication. Manuscripts can be rejected or accepted based just on the quality and clarity of the cover letter. Details such as addressing the letter to the correct journal editor can make a difference in rejection or acceptance.	approx. 2 hrs

Hours Estimate:

As above.

Publishers that recommend Edanz

How to get a service quotation from Edanz Writing

Do I pay before or after the service is complete?

Posted June 24th, 2008 by bshaw

Answer

Edanz operates on a principle of trust with its clients, so unless your project is very large there will usually be no prepayment or deposit required before we begin. However, if your manuscript will take a long time to complete or require several rounds of client review, then we may request payment installments at various stages of service completion. This kind of payment plan is arranged on a case-by-case basis, on terms suitable for each client.

Please visit your country's payments page for more details:

China payment policy

Japan payment policy

Global payment policy

How do I pay? Does Edanz provide a receipt?

Posted June 24th, 2008 by bshaw

Answer

Payment can be made through the Chinese or Japanese banking system. We are able to issue official invoices and receipts for all transactions. Please visit the Payments page for more details.

Does Edanz offer any discounts?

Posted June 24th, 2008 by bshaw

Answer

We focus on efficiently and cost-effectively helping you meet your publication goals. Our innovative business model allows us to price our service at a significant discount compared with the industry standard, which can typically can be several times the prices we charge. Thus, our prices are already offered at a substantial discount. All jobs, though, are priced on an individual basis and will reflect the initial and ongoing discussion between you and us.

How does Edanz Writing minimize the cost of our services?

How do I get a service quotation from Edanz Writing?

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Company Background

What does Edanz Writing do to meet the special requirements of non-native English authors from around the world?

Posted June 24th, 2008 by bshaw

Answer

Edanz has been established in Japan since 1995, being incorporated there in 2000, and was incorporated in China in August, 2006. Since that time we have helped over 6,000 authors with over 25,000 manuscripts. We have provided services not only to Japanese and Chinese authors, but also to those from Korea, Germany, Turkey, India, and several other countries. All Edanz Group staff are fluent in English as well as their native languages. Although for the sake of efficiency we recommend communication in English whenever possible, other languages spoken by the Edanz Group staff include French, German, Italian, Korean, Spanish and Swahili. Our staff will facilitate your communications with our writers and editors as well as oversee translation of any data and text that might be required.

Some of the journals Edanz provides editing services for

Chinese Medical Journal
World Journal of Gastroenterology
Neural Regeneration Research
China Association of Standardization

Publishers that recommend Edanz

How long has Edanz been established?

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Company Background

Answer

Company background

Edanz was established in Japan in 1995 and in China in 2006 and the group currently provides language services for over 600 manuscripts per month. Edanz has over 5,200 clients in Japan and 800 in China.

Some of the journals Edanz provides editing services for

Chinese Medical Journal
World Journal of Gastroenterology
Neural Regeneration Research
China Association of Standardization

Publishers that recommend Edanz

Who manages Edanz Writing?

Posted June 24th, 2008 by bshaw

Answer

Our scientific directors, Dr Nicholas Smith and Dr Daniel McGowan, personally oversee each project, choosing writing teams, managing work-flow, and approving the final product before it is returned to the client. In addition, they seek to stay informed on developments across a broad range of scientific fields and actively recruit talented writers and editors. Our scientific directors work in combination with our fully localized offices in Fukuoka, Japan, and Beijing, China. This allows us to facilitate easy communications, and ensures the high quality and speedy completion of our clients’ projects.

Dr Nicholas Smith

Dr Nicholas Smith, PhD Biochemistry/Endocrinology, worked for several years as a senior medical writer at the international communications company Medicus International before joining the Edanz Group in 2008. Prior to that, Dr Smith was a Research Assistant at the Queen Mary, University of London’s Institute of Cellular and Molecular Sciences where he focused on the biochemistry of diabetes and related metabolic disorders and performed his PhD research. He has also been a Research Fellow at the London Sport Institute.

Dr Daniel McGowan

Dr Daniel McGowan, PhD Molecular Neuroscience, was an Associate Editor of Nature Reviews Neuroscience, responsible for commissioning, managing and writing journal content, before joining the Edanz Group in 2006. Prior to working in the publishing industry, Dr McGowan was a Senior Scientist at the University of Cambridge, UK and a Marie Curie Research Fellow at the Babraham Institute, also in Cambridge. He has more than ten years of post-doctoral and post-graduate laboratory experience in the areas of neurodegenerative diseases, molecular and cellular biology, protein biochemistry, proteomics and genomics.

Mr Kerry Greer

Kerry Greer is Edanz Group President and Japan Director. He is the founder of Edanz Editing and Liwen Bianji. Mr Greer has 15 years of experience working with non-native authors to have their manuscripts published in high impact factor journals, and has edited over 8000 manuscripts authored by Japanese scientists. Mr Greer is one of the leading innovators in Japan's editing industry. In 1995 he transformed editing services in Japan by reducing the then one week standard service to just three days, and by eliminating the "Japan Premium" fees then charged by Japan based editing companies. Under Mr Greer's leadership, Edanz Editing was also the first language services company in Japan to use the internet as a communications tool to provide online services to the academic community. Mr Greer is CEO of the Edanz Group and oversees the day-to-day management of the Fukuoka, Japan, office.

Mr Benjamin Shaw

Benjamin Shaw is Edanz's China Director. Mr Shaw, has been with Edanz for over two years and during that time has overseen the growth of Liwen Bianji in China. In addition to managing the general operations of Edanz in China, Mr Shaw is responsible for building the Edanz Group's relationships with China's main academic organizations, journals, and publishers. As a speaker of Chinese, Mr Shaw is able to communicate the Groups goals and services to our local clients.

Mr Richard Parris

Richard Parris is Edanz's Systems Director, overseeing IT systems for both Japan and China. Mr. Parris is based in the Beijing office and brings a broad range of experience to the Edanz Group, including data security and IP protection, knowledge management, web and application development, networks, infrastructure, and needs and risk analysis. His technical expertise is integral to the innovative methods Edanz uses to deliver value to its clients.

Ms Kyoko Tonomura

Kyoko Tonomura is Edanz's Financial Director. She is based in the Fukuoka, Japan office and brings to the Edanz Group a background of strict financial control. Her work has made possible the expansion into China and the new writing service.

Ms Ma Jingyun

Ma Jingyun, the Edanz Group China consultant, brings a 30 year background of the development of English writing and grants management programs for academics in China. Ms Ma acts as liaison between Liwen Bianji and the medical and health science community, as well as with Chinese universities and publishers.

Mr Chad Walker

Chad Walker, now our Executive Editor in Seoul, was the initial China Director when Liwen Bianji opened in China in 2006. Mr Walker is an expert linguist, a fluent speaker and writer in Japanese, Korean and Chinese (as well as his native English). He now oversees training of all new editors and is responsible for editing quality across the entire Edanz Group.

Edanz staff

Critical to the success of the Edanz Group are its Fukuoka and Beijing office staff. All Edanz Group staff are fluent in English as well as their native languages. Other languages spoken by the Edanz Group staff include French, German, Italian, Korean, Spanish and Swahili. In the Fukuoka, Japan, office we have Chigusa Higashi, Ritsuko McHugh, Shuko Shinonaga and Atsuko Takanabe who are our customer relations and support staff, Ryoko Nakamura who is in charge of invoicing and income, and Scott Wysong who oversees writing and language quality control of manuscripts for both Japan and China. In the Beijing, China, office are Rachael Lee and Qi Ying, our customer relations and support staff for China.

Who are some of Edanz's clients?

Posted June 24th, 2008 by bshaw

Answer

Company background

Some of the journals Edanz provides editing services for

Chinese Medical Journal
World Journal of Gastroenterology
Neural Regeneration Research
China Association of Standardization

Publishers that recommend Edanz

How do I become part of the Edanz Writing team?

Posted June 24th, 2008 by bshaw

Company Background

Answer

Edanz Writing has scientific and medical writing opportunities for native English-speaking scientists, clinicians and academics with excellent writing skills. Within our expanding team, there are roles for writers, support scientists and academic reviewers. Reviewers should be well established researchers in their field and have a strong track record of journal publications. Writers and support scientists should also be published authors, with impeccable writing skills and in-depth subject knowledge. Most of our editors have PhDs, but we are also interested in applications from experienced scientific and medical writers with other degrees or those with a background in academic publishing. If you are an established academic interested in reviewing work or feel you have what it takes to be a scientific and medical writer, we would like to hear from you. Please send us an e-mail describing your background and present situation with an up-to-date CV.

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Process

How quickly will Edanz Writing get my manuscript ready for submission?

Posted June 27th, 2008 by bshaw

Answer

The amount of time required to prepare a manuscript for submission will be different for each manuscript. It will depend on its current condition and the target journal. View the Service Examples and Estimates page to see estimates for different service packages. In our service quotation, we will provide you with an estimated timeline and cost. To receive a service quotation please email your manuscript to info@edanzwriting.com; be sure to tell us which services you require, along with the target journal if you have chosen one. If you have a project that you would like to discuss with us but are not able to send data or a manuscript, please send us an email outlining the project and the type of work you would like us to do. We will then contact you to go over our involvement and pricing structure.

How to get a service quotation from Edanz Writing

My English is poor, how do I communicate with the Edanz Writing scientists?

Posted June 24th, 2008 by bshaw

Answer

medical and scientific writing services

FAQs

Services

Pricing

china@edanzwriting.com

japan@edanzwriting.com

Company Background

Process