Appropriate preparation of authors for manuscript submission can result in downstream efficiencies and higher manuscript quality. Rebecca Benner, Managing Editor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, has been working with authors and scholarly journals for more than 12 years. At the upcoming Editorial Manager User Group meeting (Cambridge, MA – June 17 & 18), we are pleased to announce that Rebecca will make a presentation on the best author preparation strategies. Attendees will benefit from practical advice, hints and suggestions.