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Manuscript Submission Checklist: Everything Before You Hit Submit (2026)

The complete checklist for preparing a scientific manuscript for journal submission — cover letter, figures, supplementary, and reporting guidelines

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Chandler Supple

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Chandler spent years building machine learning systems before realizing the tools he wanted as a writer didn't exist. He founded River to close that gap. In his free time, Chandler loves to read American literature, including Steinbeck and Faulkner.

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