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Journal Submission Pipeline

How to submit to multiple journals with different requirements from a single source document using TypeTeX.

Multi-journal
One source
Format switching

What to Expect

Journal rejection is a normal part of academic publishing. The pain comes from reformatting your paper for each new submission. TypeTeX aims to eliminate this "formatting tax":

  • Write your paper once with semantic structure
  • Export to different journal formats without manual reformatting
  • Citation styles, figure sizing, and margins handled automatically
  • Resubmit to new journals quickly after rejection

Many

Journal templates

Quick

Format switch

Auto

Citation styles

Auto

Figure sizing

Yes

One source

None

Manual reformat

The Multi-Journal Challenge

The reality of academic publishing:

  • • High-impact journals have 80-95% rejection rates
  • • Each journal has different formatting requirements
  • • Manual reformatting takes 2-3 days per submission
  • • A paper may be submitted to 3-5 journals before acceptance
  • • Total formatting time can exceed actual writing time

Supported Journal Formats

Nature/Science-style
High Impact

Typical requirements: Single column, specific figure sizing, structured abstract

Materials/Chemistry journals
High Impact

Typical requirements: Double column, supporting info separate, keyword requirements

IEEE Transactions
Field Standard

Typical requirements: IEEE format, numbered references, specific margins

PLOS ONE / Open Access
Open Access

Typical requirements: Specific section structure, data availability statement

arXiv Preprint
Preprint

Typical requirements: Simple formatting, PDF upload

Workflow Comparison

Old Workflow (LaTeX)
  1. 1.Write paper in LaTeX with custom formatting
  2. 2.Receive desk rejection or reviews suggesting different journal
  3. 3.Manually reformat entire paper (2-3 days)
  4. 4.Fix figure sizes, reference format, section structure
  5. 5.Submit to new journal
  6. 6.Repeat if rejected again (2-3 more days each time)
New Workflow (TypeTeX)
  1. 1.Write paper once in TypeTeX with semantic structure
  2. 2.Submit to first-choice journal with one-click export
  3. 3.If rejected, select new journal template
  4. 4.Click export - formatting handled automatically
  5. 5.Submit to new journal same day
  6. 6.Repeat as needed without reformatting overhead

Time Savings Breakdown

TaskOld (LaTeX)New (TypeTeX)Saved
Initial manuscript formatting4-8 hours0 hours (write content, TypeTeX handles formatting)4-8 hours
Journal format switch (per submission)2-3 days2-5 minutes~16 hours
Figure resizing & placement2-4 hoursAutomatic per journal requirements2-4 hours
Reference reformatting1-2 hoursAutomatic (IEEE → APA → Vancouver)1-2 hours
Generating supplementary materials1-2 hoursOne-click separation1-2 hours

Features That Made This Possible

Journal templates

Pre-configured templates for major journals. Margins, fonts, citation styles all preset.

Instant format switch

Change from Nature to IEEE format with one click. No manual reformatting.

Semantic structure

Write once with meaning, not formatting. TypeTeX applies journal-specific styling.

Same-day resubmission

Rejected? Export to new journal format and resubmit the same day.

Tips for Multi-Journal Submissions

  1. 1

    Write content first, format last

    Focus on your research. TypeTeX handles formatting when you're ready to submit.

  2. 2

    Use semantic structure from the start

    Mark sections, figures, and references with meaning, not formatting. This enables automatic adaptation.

  3. 3

    Maintain high-res figures

    Different journals have different size requirements. Keep originals, let TypeTeX resize.

  4. 4

    Post to arXiv for visibility

    Get your work visible while the formal review process continues.

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