Your essential toolkit for becoming and developing as an editor

These resources bring together practical guidance and essential tools to help you in your editorial career. From updating your researcher profile to giving constructive feedback as part of peer review, you’ll find clear, accessible support at every step.

Whether you are early in your career or an experienced editor, these resources will help you navigate your role with confidence.

Starting out

fundamentals

Is an editorial role right for you?

An editorial role is a powerful way to learn, grow, and contribute, no matter where you are in your career. Learn more about the benefits of taking the next step and get advice on how to do it - from building your experience to becoming a Chief Editor.

basics

Getting started

Our straightforward steps will get you started in your new role, whether you're still identifying the best journal for you or already embarking on your first assignment.

Build your skills

making progress

Developing in your role

Get tips on how to thrive and grow in your editorial role, and make the most of the skills you learn to develop in your wider research career.

editor skills

About peer review

Guides and advice to help you navigate the peer review process in your role as an editor.

Develop and promote

topic editing

About Frontiers' Research Topics

Want to learn new skills while bringing together a community of researchers around a new topic in your field? Find out how leading and editing a Research Topic with Frontiers can help your journal to grow and help develop your own career.

Essentials and tools you'll need as an editor at Frontiers

• Editing and reviewing guidelines

• Policies and publication ethics

• Identifying and handling misconduct

• Fee policy

• Support authors in your journal with our authors' hub

• Help center