Publishing is a key part of sharing your work with the scientific community, yet as scientific editors at Cell Press, we often get questions about how the editorial process works behind the scenes. How do journal editors select which papers undergo in-depth peer review? What can scientists do to make their work stand out to editors and potential reviewers? I’ll be sharing tips and tricks for selecting the right journal to showcase your work, what Molecular Cell looks for in a manuscript, and the editorial process. For those curious about what a career as a scientific editor looks like, I’ll also chat about our day-to-day responsibilities (hint: it’s more than reading and emails). Finally, I would be happy to hear your questions and discuss anything you’ve wanted to know about the editorial process.