02 October 2025 13:00 - 14:00 Virtual, via Zoom
02 October 2025 | 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual, via Zoom
The Geological Society Publishing House is offering an in-depth tutorial on publishing a paper with The Geological Society. This one-hour webinar will guide participants through every stage of the publishing pipeline, from manuscript submission to final publication.
Participants will learn:
- Where, when, why, and how to submit a paper to one of our journals.
- All the checks that we do behind the scenes, both technical and scientific, with expert guidance presented by the Editor-in-Chief of the 'Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology', Cherith Moses.
- How to revise manuscripts, including obtaining permissions and responding to reviewer feedback.
- What happens to a paper after is accepted, including licensing, Open Access publishing options, and indexing.
- What awards are available for early-career researchers and how to win one.
Participants will be able to ask questions in the chat and have their questions answered live. They will also be provided with pre-written notes, so they can enjoy the webinar more freely.
The webinar will take place on Zoom. Having Zoom installed on your computer or phone ahead of time will allow you to access all Zoom features, some of which are not available with Zoom in-browser.
Register to attend
This webinar is free to attend. To book your place, please click the Book now button above.
This webinar will be taking place virtually via Zoom.
13:00-13:05 Introduction
13:05-13:15 How to submit a paper in editorial manager (what files to attach, what steps to follow...)
13:15-13:25 Editorial workflow – what happens behind the scene while authors are waiting to hear back
13:25-13:40 How to pass technical checks – referencing styles, permissions, editable tables...
13:40-13:50 Open Access options and publish agreements
13:50-14:00 Q&A
David Boyt – Head of Editorial Development, The Geological Society
Charlotte Sisman – Journal Development Editor, The Geological Society
Lucy Bell – Journal Development Editor, The Geological Society
Bethan Littley – Journal Development Editor, The Geological Society
Cherith Moses – Editor-in-Chief of the 'Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology'