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Manuscript Writer

AI-assisted academic writing with journal templates

Manuscript Writer

Transform your systematic review into a publication-ready manuscript with AI-powered writing assistance and journal-specific formatting.

The Writing Experience

Section-by-Section Generation

Write your manuscript by section:

  1. Title Page: Structured with all author details
  2. Abstract: Structured or unstructured formats
  3. Introduction: Background and rationale
  4. Methods: PRISMA-compliant methodology
  5. Results: Findings with statistics
  6. Discussion: Interpretation and implications
  7. Conclusion: Key takeaways
  8. References: Automatically formatted

AI Writing Assistant

For each section, the AI:

  • Generates initial drafts from your data
  • Suggests improvements to existing text
  • Checks academic writing standards
  • Ensures PRISMA compliance
  • Maintains consistent terminology

Journal Templates

Pre-Configured Formats

Templates for major journals:

  • JAMA: American Medical Association
  • The Lancet: Lancet family journals
  • BMJ: British Medical Journal
  • Cochrane: Cochrane Database
  • PRISMA: Generic PRISMA format

Template Features

Each template includes:

  • Word count limits per section
  • Required sections
  • Citation style
  • Figure/table formatting
  • Supplementary material structure

Custom Templates

Create templates for:

  • Specific journals
  • Institutional requirements
  • Grant applications

Writing Features

Real-Time Word Count

Track limits by:

  • Total manuscript
  • Individual sections
  • Abstract requirements

Grammar & Style

Integrated checking for:

  • Grammar errors
  • Academic style
  • Passive voice usage
  • Clarity suggestions

Citation Management

  • Insert citations from your library
  • Automatic formatting
  • Citation-abstract verification
  • Reference list generation

AI-Powered Sections

Methods Section

Auto-generates from your review data:

  • Search strategy description
  • Screening process
  • Data extraction methods
  • Risk of bias approach
  • Synthesis methodology

Results Section

Creates from your analysis:

  • PRISMA flow diagram text
  • Study characteristics summary
  • Main findings narrative
  • Forest plot descriptions
  • GRADE summary text

Tables & Figures

Generates and formats:

  • Characteristics tables
  • Risk of bias summaries
  • Forest plots
  • GRADE evidence profiles

Collaboration

Co-Author Features

  • Multiple author editing
  • Comment and suggestion modes
  • Change tracking
  • Version history

Review Workflow

  • Submit for co-author review
  • Track approvals
  • Manage revisions

Export Options

Document Formats

  • Word (.docx): Fully formatted
  • PDF: Print-ready
  • LaTeX: For technical journals
  • Markdown: Plain text with formatting

Submission Packages

Generate complete packages:

  • Main manuscript
  • Supplementary materials
  • Cover letter template
  • PRISMA checklist
  • Author declarations

Best Practices

For Quality Writing

  • Use AI as a starting point, not final draft
  • Review all AI suggestions critically
  • Maintain your voice and expertise
  • Check statistical reporting accuracy

For Efficiency

  • Generate sections as you complete review phases
  • Use templates from the start
  • Build reference list continuously
  • Draft discussion points during synthesis
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