Manuscript Editing for The Lancet Journal Articles
Founded by Thomas Wakley in 1823, The Lancet is an independent, international general medical journal published weekly. It invites any original contribution that advances or illuminates medical science or practice. Elsevier publishes it, and its editor-in-chief works at The Lancet Group in London.
The journal publishes Articles, including randomized trials and meta-analyses, along with reviews, seminars, health policy pieces, comments, and correspondence. Separate guidelines cover randomized trials, systematic reviews, and observational studies, and optional Word templates exist for each. Submissions include signed author statements, the ICMJE conflict of interest form, and an equitable partnership declaration where relevant. The role of any medical writer or editor must be stated. Papers receive external and statistical review, and papers it declines may transfer to other Lancet journals. Off the Grid Editing applies the journal's instructions when you send them, including its reference style. Submissions go through Editorial Manager.
Our Promise
We will ensure that the final draft you receive is completely ready to submit to The Lancet. 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 Lancet
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 Lancet.
The Lancet's submission guidelines cover forms, templates, and study types. 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 BMJ and The New England Journal of Medicine.
Instant Manuscript Editing Invoice
Ready to prepare your manuscript for The Lancet? 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 Lancet submission timeline, or which service is right for your project. Initial consultations of up to 15 minutes are complimentary.
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