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Insider tips: How to submit a successful Special Collection proposal to Technology in Cancer Research & Treatment (TCRT)

Successful completion of a Special Collection as a Guest Editor is a significant achievement. It is also a wonderful opportunity to learn about the editorial process. Being a Guest Editor will help to reinforce and grow your research network.

Completing a Special Collection can be a time-consuming experience and a difficult process to initiate. The Technology in Cancer Research & Treatment (TCRT) editor team supports Guest Editors from start to finish with tools, guidelines, and dedicated promotions via email and social media. To help prepare to be a Guest Editor, here are some tips for taking the initial step with our journal, preparing the Special Collection proposal.

Direct from our Editors: Tips for getting a Special Collection proposal accepted in Cancer Control (CCX)

Being a Guest Editor of a Special Collection can be a rewarding and valuable experience that offers numerous benefits for both personal and professional development. In addition to increasing visibility and recognition in the field, a Special Collection can provide you with the opportunity to expand your network, as well as to shape the content and direction of the field and journal.

Editor's PicksWehida NiaziJune 1, 2023guest editors, special collections, Cancer Control

Top tips on preparing a successful Special Collection proposal

Special Collections have become an essential part of modern journal publishing. They facilitate the timely collation of complementary articles in important areas of research. The key to writing a winning proposal is to make sure it contains all the information that the Journal Editorial Team needs to evaluate and accept it for launch. Here is some practical advice on how to prepare each of the key elements of your proposal.