Be organized Know where each manuscript is in the process.
Spreadsheets are ideal for tracking the status of the manuscript.
Select appropriate reviewers before the draft manuscript is received. This will expedite getting the draft manuscript off your desk promptly. Communicate with your authors and us frequently We recommend that you communicate often with your authors, preferably before deadlines are missed. Following-up after deadlines are missed is essential. Think about what motivates you to move a task from the bottom of your to-do list to the top You will be contacted frequently during the editorial cycle by ACS staff, generally about once a month.