Author Resources

Quick Reference Topics

What do you want to know?

	Submit Your Paper

	Tips for Preparing and Publishing Your Manuscript

	Manuscript Preparation Templates

	Submission Checklist (PDF)

Quick Reference Topics

What do you want to know?

	Submit Your Paper

	Comprehensive Publication Guide for Authors

	Manuscript Preparation Templates

	Submission Checklist (PDF)

Optica Publishing Group Guide for Authors

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the publication process including the steps involved in writing and submitting a scientific manuscript. You’ll learn how to navigate the peer review process and find important tips on communicating with editors.

Getting Your Manuscript Published
Select a Journal Apply a Template and Follow Optica's Style Guide Request Language Editing Assistance Prepare Supplementary Materials Obtain Permissions for Reuse Check Compliance with Journal Policies Submit Your Manuscript Editorial and Peer Review Process Resubmission Publishing Process Post-Publication

Open Access
	Open Access Overview Open Access License Options Article Processing Charges Reuse and Attribution Article Deposit Policies

Editorial Policies
	Ethical Guidelines Conflicts of Interest Data Availability Statements Co-Reviewing Revised Manuscripts Transfers Between Journals Resubmission of Rejected Manuscripts Conference Papers Comments and Replies Corrections and Retractions Name Changes Appeals Designations of Territories

Publication Fees
	Article Processing Fees Discounts and Waivers Refunds Other Fees (color, overlength, etc.) Institutional Open Access Agreements

Copyright and Licensing
	Copyright Transfer Open Access License Options Reuse and Attribution Permissions and Reprints

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