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Review Process

From submission to publication — here's what to expect and when.

Editorial Process Overview

Writer Editor / Reviewer Create a Formosa Review Account Submit Work Receives Submission & Screens for Fit Review Required? No Screening Declined Writer Notified by Email Yes Assigned to Editor & Reviewed Decision Made Accept Receives Acceptance Email & Details Final Proofing & Published ✓ Reject Writer Notified of Rejection by Email Revise Receives Revision Feedback from Editor Agrees to Revise? Yes Revises & Resubmits Work Resubmit No Submission Withdrawn Active path Terminal / declined Returns to review
Stage 1

Account & Submission

  1. Writers must create a Formosa Review account before submitting their work.
  2. After creating an account, writers may submit their piece through the submission portal.
  3. The editorial team will receive and acknowledge the submission by email.

Timeline: acknowledgement within a few days of submission

Stage 2

Editorial Screening & Review

  1. The editorial team screens the submission for fit, originality, and baseline quality — not perfection, but whether it meets the Review's scope and standards.
  2. If the piece does not require further review, the editorial team will make a direct decision (accept or decline) and notify the writer by email.
  3. If the piece proceeds, it will be assigned to an editor or reviewer who evaluates the argument, structure, evidence, and writing in full.
  4. The editorial team may make minor grammar, formatting, or style edits before publication. Major content changes will not be made without the writer's approval.

Timeline: 1–3 weeks, depending on revision rounds

Stage 3

Decision & Publication

After review, the editorial team will make one of three decisions:

  • Accepted: the piece is approved for publication. The writer will receive an acceptance email with publication details and final proofing information.
  • Revision requested: the writer is asked to revise and resubmit. The writer may choose whether to revise; revised submissions will be reviewed again before a final decision is made. If the writer chooses not to revise, the submission is withdrawn.
  • Rejected: the piece will not be published. The writer will receive an email notification.

Total timeline: 2–4 weeks from submission to decision