submission-prep

Generate cover letters, checklists, and guideline-compliant documents for journal submissions.

Updated Feb 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/shandley/prose-check --skill submission-prep
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Skill: submission-prep
Source: https://github.com/shandley/prose-check/tree/main/.claude/skills/submission-prep
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shandley/prose-check --skill submission-prep

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Prepare manuscripts for journal submission by generating tailored cover letters, checklists, and guideline-compliant documents to speed up the process.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cover letter templates and essentials for initial submissions and resubmissions
  • Pre-submission checklists and figure/table guidelines to ensure compliance
  • Guidance on data availability, ethics, authorship, and submission logistics

Quick Start

Provide journal details, manuscript title, and author details to produce ready-to-submit materials.

Frequently Asked Questions about submission-prep

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I prepare a manuscript for journal submission?

To prepare a manuscript for journal submission, provide the journal details, manuscript title, and author details to generate tailored cover letters, pre-submission checklists, and guideline-compliant documents.

Can I generate a cover letter for a manuscript resubmission?

Yes, you can generate a cover letter for a manuscript resubmission using provided templates and essentials specifically designed for initial submissions and resubmissions to ensure proper editorial communication.

What should be included in a pre-submission checklist for figures and tables?

A pre-submission checklist for figures and tables should include compliance guidelines, proper formatting standards, data availability statements, ethics declarations, and authorship details to ensure full journal compliance.

Does this manuscript submission workflow support journal transfers?

Yes, this manuscript submission workflow supports journal transfers by generating tailored cover letters, title pages, abstracts, and ethics statements that adapt to new journal guidelines and submission logistics.

What's the best way to ensure ethics statements comply with journal requirements?

The best way to ensure ethics statements comply with journal requirements is to use automated guideline-compliant document generation that enforces adherence to common submission requirements for data availability and authorship.

Do I need existing manuscript files to generate submission checklists?

You do not need existing manuscript files to generate submission checklists, but providing journal details, manuscript title, and author information allows the system to produce ready-to-submit materials and integrate with existing workflows.