The submission process is grueling. Prometheus analyzes her work for “plot density,” “empathic resonance,” and “cosmic relevance.” Lila’s chapters, filled with Dr. Voss’s solitary meditations on entropy and love, rank low on Prometheus’s metrics. Desperate, Lila edits out her philosophical tangos, but the story feels hollow. “I’m not who they want,” she admits to her holographic cat, Newton.

Your cover letter must mention the phrase in the subject line. Additionally, include a "Declaration of Novelty" section stating: "This manuscript represents my first first-author submission to a peer-reviewed journal. I have read the ASSTRORG Author Code of Conduct."

Thoroughly proofreading and editing a debut piece ensures a strong first impression.