Most researchers treat the cover letter like an afterthought.

Editors don't.

A good cover letter won't publish your paper for you, but it can help editors understand the value of your work before they even open your manuscript.

After years of submitting papers across different countries and research fields, I gradually refined a cover letter template that is professional, easy to customize, and includes the information editors actually expect to see. And now I'm sharing that exact template with you, for FREE.

Inside, you'll find a complete editable template, step-by-step guidance on what to include in each section, and practical tips to help you prepare your next journal submission with less stress and more confidence.

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A small gift from one researcher to another

Hi, I'm Dr. Jenifer Pendiuk Gonçalves, founder of The Empath Advisor.

After more than 16 years in research, publishing internationally and mentoring researchers from different career stages, I've learned that many parts of scientific writing become much easier when we stop reinventing the wheel.

This template is one of those resources I wish someone had given me much earlier.

I hope it makes your next submission a little lighter!