Starting a new scholarly journal can be a complex process. Many decisions have to be made before accepting submissions and publishing the first issue. The resources on this page can help guide editors and boards through the process.
Some things to consider when starting a new journal:
See the following for more detailed information about the process of starting a new journal:
Getting Started
Michigan Publishing's wiki has many resources for editors and scholarly societies thinking of starting a new journal.
A Baker's Dozen of Issues Facing Online Academic Journal Start-ups
This issue of the Web Journal of Mass Communication Research contains a history of the online publishing movement, as well as a step-by-step guide to navigating through the issues involved in starting a new academic journal. There is also an extensive list of references that might be helpful.
How to Start an Open Access Journal: A Starter's Guide to Familiarize Yourself with the Key Issues in Starting an Open Access Journal (infographic)
This infographic from the Hybrid Publishing Lab is a great visual overview of the steps needed to start a new Open Access journal. The authors describe seven issues that need consideration:
-- Scope and Content Strategy
-- People and Workflows
-- Journal Management
-- Design
-- Marketing and Distribution
-- Financing
-- Licenses