Manuscript Editing for The BMJ Journal Articles
The BMJ works toward a healthier world for all, aiming to improve the creation and dissemination of research evidence and clinical decisions. The BMJ Company publishes it, with research papers fully open access.
Research papers have no fixed limit, with about 4,000 words suggested and the word count stated at submission. The structured abstract runs 250 to 300 words and ends with the trial registration number. Reporting guidelines apply by design, including CONSORT, PRISMA, STROBE, and SAMPL for statistics. Trials are registered prospectively, and every research paper ends with a data sharing statement. Peer review is fully open, with signed reports. An article processing charge applies on acceptance. Off the Grid Editing applies the journal's instructions when you send them, including its reference style. Our editors write the abstract to the journal's structure and keep numbers consistent throughout.
Our Promise
We will ensure that the final draft you receive is completely ready to submit to The BMJ. We work with you until it is ready or refund your payment in full. That commitment has held since 2002.
Our editors do not have access to your manuscript until an order is placed. Your draft is secure until you decide to proceed.
Manuscript Editing and Proofreading for The BMJ
We offer three levels of manuscript editing depending on what your manuscript needs. Each is described below so you can choose the service that fits where your draft is right now.
Grammar and usage, awkward phrasing, repetition, and passive voice corrected, then clarity, concision, sentence structure, transitions, and tone, with your style manual applied throughout and a final proofread. For authors whose argument and structure are settled.
Clarity, emphasis, and paragraph structure: topic sentences, transitions, and sentences reordered within a paragraph, with every fact and claim kept as you wrote it. Includes copy editing and a final proofread.
Spelling, punctuation, typos, capitalization, grammar, and usage corrected with minimal wording changes, for manuscripts that have been edited and need a last check before submission to The BMJ.
The BMJ's guidance for research papers covers length, abstracts, and reporting. If you have reviewer comments from an earlier submission, send them with your manuscript and we will address each one. If you have questions about which service is right for your manuscript, contact us directly. We respond to every inquiry the same day during business hours.
Our scientific editing services include medical copy editing, line editing, LaTeX and Overleaf editing, and AMA and ICMJE citation formatting. Academic proofreading covers the final read. If English is your second language, see English language editing for researchers. We also prepare articles for The Lancet and BMC Medicine.
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Ready to prepare your manuscript for The BMJ? Use our secure portal to generate an immediate, word-count-based quote and secure your delivery deadline.
Our editors do not have access to your manuscript until an order is placed.
Direct Support
Reach our editorial team directly to discuss your manuscript, your The BMJ submission timeline, or which service is right for your project. Initial consultations of up to 15 minutes are complimentary.
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