Asstrorg New Authors Exclusive Info
Download the "Exclusive Author Template" (available in both LaTeX and Word). Key requirements:
Your cover letter must mention the phrase "asstrorg new authors exclusive" in the subject line. Additionally, include a "Declaration of Novelty" section stating: "This manuscript represents my first first-author submission to a peer-reviewed journal. I have read the ASSTRORG Author Code of Conduct."
Failure to include this phrase may route your paper to the standard queue, where response times are longer. asstrorg new authors exclusive
| Mistake | Consequence |
|--------|-------------|
| Posting without a title or pen name | Story gets ignored or attributed to “Anonymous” |
| Using emojis or Unicode | ASSTR’s old system corrupts characters – stick to ASCII |
| Submitting 200 words | Readers skip – minimum 1,500 words for new authors |
| Putting your real email | Spambots harvest it instantly – use pseudonym@protonmail.com |
| Expecting a confirmation email | ASSTR doesn’t send one. Check the New Author page in 12–48 hours. |
1. Mentorship-Integrated Peer Review Standard peer review tells you what is wrong. The ASSTRORG exclusive track assigns a junior editor to provide a "pathway to revision." Instead of a flat rejection, new authors receive a detailed 500-word minimum feedback report explaining why a statistical method was flawed or how to restructure a discussion section. Download the "Exclusive Author Template" (available in both
2. Reduced or Waived Processing Fees Financial barriers are the number one reason new authors never submit. Under the New Authors Exclusive, ASSTRORG offers a 60% reduction on standard APCs for the first submission. Additionally, authors from developing nations or unfunded projects can apply for a full waiver with a simple one-page form.
3. The "No Desk Rejection Without Dialogue" Policy Most journals use desk rejections (rejection without peer review) to filter 40-60% of submissions. ASSTRORG guarantees that every submission under the New Authors Exclusive receives at least one round of editorial triage with human feedback. If your scope is slightly off, they will suggest an alternative sister journal rather than rejecting outright. I have read the ASSTRORG Author Code of Conduct
4. Post-Acceptance Author Coaching Once your paper is accepted, you don’t just get a PDF. ASSTRORG offers a "First Author Toolkit," including:
Since ASSTR doesn’t have algorithms, “exclusive” means reader-driven visibility.
No program is perfect. The Asstrorg New Authors Exclusive has three notable drawbacks:
Remember the "Stellar Rating" system? Asstrorg’s bots scan comments for phrases like "I didn't see that coming" or "The prose here is tight." Generic comments like "good chapter" are weighted at 0.1x. Detailed, 50+ word critiques are weighted at 5x.