A scientific writing and publishing program for scientists at all levels
Zero-To-Published Program
Learn how to write and publish scientific papers without writer's block, anxiety and endless rounds of edits
Get expert guidance from a scientist with decades of experience in the publishing world who has mentored many students to get their work published
Discover techniques to enhance the visibility and impact of your research within the scientific community
Benefit from an easy-to-implement system that guides you through the process step-by-step
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Fast-track your career, double your publication
output and become a confident scientific writer
Fast-track your career, double your publication output and become a confident scientific writer
Does this sound like you?
You are an undergraduate, graduate student or postdoctoral fellow who struggles to write scientific papers and get them published in a reasonable time
Maybe your PI is too busy to teach you how to write and publish papers—or they simply tell you WHAT to do but not HOW to do it
You never wrote a scientific paper and are confused to even where to start
Or you have written papers before, but the process was grueling, laborious, time consuming, involved way too many rounds of revisions and you’d rather avoid ever doing it again
You suffer from writer’s block, so you keep procrastinating on getting started
You believe you’re just not a good writer
You believe there must be a better way, but you just can’t figure out how to get there
Imagine if ...
You had a system that guides you step-by-step through the process of writing your paper from the conception of the idea to addressing reviewer's concerns
You finally learned HOW to write and publish effectively, not just WHAT the end result should look like
You beat writer’s block and procrastination because you are confident in putting pen to paper - or fingers to keyboard ;)
You could write a great draft in one go and wouldn’t waste many months iterating through many rounds of edits from multiple people
You beat anxiety because you know that your paper will be done and submitted in weeks instead of months to years
You would know how to make the entire research process faster and more efficient so that you can dramatically increase your publication output
Not ready to apply?
Introducing the Zero-To-Published Program
A proven system to take undergraduates, graduate students or postdoctoral fellows from Zero-To-Published in weeks instead of months to years
Most advice from faculty focuses on WHAT your final paper should look like, but rarely HOW to get there. This program fills that gap with actionable steps and proven frameworks.
Julia Koehler Leman, PhD
Scientist, software engineer
and course creator
My first paper took 18 iterations of writing over 18 months and it was a grueling process. My second paper took 2 weeks, a few small edits and I received the Best Paper Award at a conference! Over the next 15 years, I’ve refined the strategy that I learned that now allows me to publish effortlessly in high-impact journals. And I taught many of my over 30 mentees over the years to do the same.
So what's the program about?
This is not your typical course teaching you how to communicate your science better. And I won't bore you too much with proper sentence structure. ;)
What you will learn is a whole lot more than that.
What makes this course different is that it teaches you HOW to write and publish effectively, unlike most advice that just tells you WHAT to do without explaining the process.
You will learn how to become an efficient writer who actually enjoys writing and publishing papers.
You'll learn my proven systems, methods, and tips and tricks from almost 2 decades of writing and publishing experience.
These frameworks will make the whole process from before you start writing until you see your paper published online, a game changer for your career.
You'll publish (a whole lot) more.
You'll have fun writing.
You'll enjoy making figures.
Quite possibly, you might even enjoy responding to reviewers' critiques.
THIS is what I'm talking about.
Because first and foremost, you're a scientist.
Writing and publishing shouldn't stand in the way of you becoming the best scientist you can be.
Writing and publishing will make you the best scientist you can be while having fun along the way.
Want me to show you how?
... and how does ZTP compare to other courses?
You’ve probably seen other courses out there—on platforms like Udemy, Coursera, or even YouTube—that aim to teach scientific writing. While they might be a good starting point, they often fall short when it comes to giving you the complete picture. Here's a quick look at how Zero-to-Published stacks up:
Aspect
Zero-to-Published Program (ZTP)
Other ourses (Udemy, Coursera, YouTube)
Content depth
Offers nearly 10 hours of video content, covering the entire publication process—from analyzing your data and crafting figures to navigating the submission and revision stages.
Typically 2 hours or less of surface-level content focused on just the basics of writing.
Step-by-step system
Provides a proven, step-by-step system to take you from idea to published paper efficiently, without endless revisions.
Often fragmented, focusing on isolated parts of writing without a cohesive end-to-end process.
Personalized support
Includes weekly 1:1 Zoom check-ins for personalized feedback and guidance to keep you on track and moving forward.
No personalized support—feedback is either peer-based or non-existent, especially with YouTube courses.
Visualization & figures
Starts with a dedicated module on creating publication-quality figures to make your data presentation clear and compelling.
No focus on visualization or how to create effective figures, a crucial part of high-impact publishing.
Mindset & motivation
Tackles writer’s block, procrastination, and the anxiety that comes with writing, so you can feel confident and enjoy the process.
No attention to mindset or mental barriers, assuming you’ll figure out how to stay motivated on your own.
Practical tools & resources
Comes with a 79-page workbook, templates, checklists, and real-world manuscript examples from different types of papers.
Minimal or no resources beyond basic templates (if provided at all).
Long-term impact
Designed to help you publish faster and more frequently, giving you an edge in your academic career.
Geared toward completing a single paper, without much emphasis on long-term career growth or productivity.
Other ourses (Udemy, Coursera, YouTube)
Zero-to-Published Program (ZTP)
Offers nearly 10 hours of video content, covering the entire publication process—from analyzing your data and crafting figures to navigating the submission and revision stages.
Provides a proven, step-by-step system to take you from idea to published paper efficiently, without endless revisions.
Includes weekly 1:1 Zoom check-ins for personalized feedback and guidance to keep you on track and moving forward.
Starts with a dedicated module on creating publication-quality figures to make your data presentation clear and compelling.
Tackles writer’s block, procrastination, and the anxiety that comes with writing, so you can feel confident and enjoy the process.
Comes with a 79-page workbook, templates, checklists, and real-world manuscript examples from different types of papers.
Designed to help you publish faster and more frequently, giving you an edge in your academic career.
Typically 2 hours or less of surface-level content focused on just the basics of writing.
Often fragmented, focusing on isolated parts of writing without a cohesive end-to-end process.
No personalized support—feedback is either peer-based or non-existent, especially with YouTube courses.
No focus on visualization or how to create effective figures, a crucial part of high-impact publishing.
No attention to mindset or mental barriers, assuming you’ll figure out how to stay motivated on your own.
Minimal or no resources beyond basic templates (if provided at all).
Geared toward completing a single paper, without much emphasis on long-term career growth or productivity.
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Course modules
Module 1 - Visualize
Learn the art of creating publication-quality figures
Great figures are the foundation for an easy writing process - so we'll start there. In this module you'll learn
To overcome limiting beliefs around writing that will hold you back
How to organize your data into a storyline
The basics for correct visualization of your data
9 design secrets to underlying great figures
How to create publication-quality figures for your paper
… and much more. At the end of this module, you'll have stunning figures that create the basis for your paper. This will make the writing process a LOT easier.
Module 2 - Imagine
Imagine what your paper will look like
Before you can start writing your paper, we need to get clear on a few things. We'll address questions including
Who is the audience for your paper
Which journal to pick so that your paper will have maximum impact while avoiding getting rejected
Who should be co-authors on your manuscript
My 2 secret methods to eliminate endless iterations and speed up the whole process considerably
How to write the Methods section
…and many more. By the end of this module, you will have a clear undestanding of the step-by-step process, will have a very rough outline, and have overcome writer's block. You will also have your Methods section written.
Module 3 - Develop
Develop your manuscript
This module is all about writing the introduction. You will learn
Where and how to conduct a literature search
How to organize your papers and notes
To simplify your life with the magic of reference managers
How to write the Introduction section
My top strategies for getting feedback fast
At the end of this module you will have a draft of your Introduction section written and are ready to get some feedback from your co-authors.
Module 4 - Explain
Explain the storyline and figures with your own words
This module covers the heart of your paper. Here you will learn
About different storylines for various types of papers
How to turn your storyline and figures into a written story
The differences between Results and Discussion sections
How to tell your story in the Results and Discussion sections
By the end of this module you will know what the gist of your paper is and you will have the majority of your manuscript written as a first draft.
Module 5 - Adjust
Adjust and edit your manuscript
Now that you've written your first draft, it needs to be optimized and revised - and I promise, it will be fun! In this module you will learn
What makes an engaging abstract
How to write a conclusion section
How to craft the perfect title
What to write in the supplement so that it enhances your paper
What to look for when editing your paper
Wow! You're doing it! At the end of this module your manuscript is ALMOST ready for submission.
Module 6 - Submit
Submit your manuscript to a journal
I know, I know, you want to hit that 'Submit' button. But wait - not so fast! These last few steps are SUPER important to make sure
You're not "getting scooped" (i.e. someone else publishes something very similar or even the same thing before you do)
You're not wasting time at the submission stage
You know how to "sell" your paper to the journal editor
You're not waiting on feedback from your co-authors forever
You're keeping your cool when the reviewer's comments are back and you know how to address them to push your paper over the acceptance line
At the end of this module you will have your paper submitted to a journal and you know exactly how to address the reviewer's comments once they come in. Congratulations - You've done it!
...and we have Bonuses. Lots of them
This course comes with a workbook, complete with brainstorming questions, step-by-step workflows, templates, checklists and so much more.
Our weekly 1:1 Zoom check-ins make sure that you're staying on track, get feedback on your manuscript, and get your questions answered.
You can only avoid major mistakes if you know what they are and what to do instead. This is your guide to save 80% of your time.
Your mind can subconciously hold you back in a BIG way. I'll show you how to overcome your limiting beliefs so you can get down to business.
What if you could avoid journal rejections? Or at least minimize them as much as possible? My rejection rate is about 3%. I'll show you how.
Should you write your paper with AI? No. Should you enlist it for specific help? Absolutely. This is your guide on what to do and how.
You've done the research but nobody can reproduce it - yikes. Reproducible research leads to credibility, citations, and most of all, impact.
How can you know how to write a good paper if you don't know what a good paper looks like? We'll deconstruct 17 examples spanning different types.
What if you didn't need to start writing your letters to the editor from scratch? You don't - you can use my templates. ;)
Your paper got accepted (Congratulations!!!!!!) and now the editor is asking for stunning cover art? We've got you covered - literally. Here is your tutorial.
Your first paper is just the start of your publication journey. Then how do some people just publish so much more than others? I'll show you the secrets...
What's a big writing project without the tools to make you (much) more productive? Save time using my templates, checklists, and tools.
Not ready to apply?
Hey there, I'm Julia
I’m a scientist, software engineer, and biomolecular modeler.
I help undergraduates, graduate students and postdocs to communicate their science better.
My career spans various disciplines from Physics (that’s what I got my Masters degree in), to Chemical and Physical Biology (that’s what I received my PhD in), to having spent time in departments such as Chemistry, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and Biology, while doing software engineering.
What I’ve learned during my 15+ years as a scientist is the importance of communicating your science to a diverse audience. My experience in interdisciplinary research, software engineering, reading and reviewing scientific papers and teaching trainees how to write well, made me passionate about teaching this skill to you.
I created this course because I kept repeating myself over and over again to different people and I wished I would have had a resource like this when I wrote my first paper. Yes, it’s a skill that can be learned. And no, it’s not taught well or often in college or university. You know that academic writing, and specifically writing and publishing journal articles, is the currency of any academic career. If you learn this skill alone, it can transform your entire career.
Are you ready for me to show you how?
17+ years experience in scientific writing
15+ years experience in mentoring
30+ trainees helped from high-school students to research scientist
17+ years experience in scientific writing
15+ years experience in mentoring
30+ trainees helped from high-school students to research scientist
What students and faculty say
Is this program right for you?
This program IS for you if:
You want to learn my proven system to write and publish a manuscript in a scientific journal
You are a motivated go-getter willing to dedicate at least 10 hours of focused work per week to get the results you are looking for
You are open to changing some of the limiting beliefs that are holding you back
You are decisive and ready to take action
This program is NOT for you if:
You're not prepared to consistently dedicate time to your manuscript, specifically making substantial progress on your writing every week
You are searching for a magic bullet without much effort. Success in scientific writing requires commitment, consistency, and applying the proven system outlined in this course
You're seeking a guarantee of publishing in a specific high-impact journal like Nature or Science, or achieving a certain number of citations. Such assurances are not realistic and the outcomes will vary based on multiple factors, including your effort and the nature of your research
Testimonials from our clients
Program features
This course covers 6 modules with almost 10 hours of video content
Lifetime access to the self-paced video course that includes future updates
79-page workbook that accompanies the course
Exclusive bonuses that show you the secrets how to approach your research to publish more
Examples from 17 manuscripts spanning various types including research papers, reviews, methods papers, and more
Scientific publishing system covering templates, checklists and frameworks
Templates for cover letters, and resubmission letters
30-day Money-back guarantee
Founding Member Beta Cohort ($499) – Limited Offer
Join the first group of researchers to experience the full VIP package at a reduced rate before the price increases. This is a unique opportunity to receive hands-on mentorship while helping shape the future of the program.
What’s Included in the Founding Member VIP Experience?
Lifetime access to all course materials – Video lessons and resources you can revisit anytime
Manuscript feedback – Detailed feedback on up to 6 manuscript drafts
1:1 coaching – 6 Zoom calls to discuss your progress and refine your writing strategies (recommended weekly or bi-weekly, to be used within 6 months)
Priority support – Direct access to Julia for questions and guidance
If you’re looking for structured support to strengthen your scientific writing and publishing skills, this is a great time to join.
Why Join Now?
This is a one-time opportunity to access the full VIP experience at this price
Your input will help shape the program for future cohorts
The cost will increase for later participants
Limited time offer: $499
No payment required until your application is approved
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Our "Scientific Success 30-day Money-Back Guarantee"
We are committed to your development and satisfaction with this course. This is why we offer our "Scientific Success Guarantee."
If, for any reason, you went through the modules and are not completely satisfied with the course within the first 30 days, we don't want your money and insist on giving you a full refund—quickly and without hassle.
We want this experience to be transformative and rewarding for you. If you don’t feel more confident in writing a scientific paper after engaging with our materials, then we haven’t fulfilled our promise, and you deserve your money back.
Here’s what to do if you need a refund:
Contact us via email within the first 30 days.
Tell us why the course didn't meet your expectations (this helps us to continuously improve).
We’ll process your refund promptly and securely, ensuring your peace of mind.
We offer this strong guarantee because we are confident in what we teach and how it can help you. Your success in scientific writing and publishing is our goal, and if you're not seeing results, then we haven't done our job.
Not sure yet?
There are no formal prerequisites. However, it is best suited for individuals who have a basic understanding of scientific research and are actively involved in or planning to start scientific writing and publishing.
The ideal time to enroll in this course is when you are nearing the completion of your project and are ready to begin the writing and publication process. This timing allows you to immediately apply the concepts and techniques you learn, enhancing the relevance and impact of the lessons. Taking the course at this stage will help you effectively structure your manuscript, navigate the submission process, and address reviewer comments, thereby saving you lots of time and increasing your chances of successful publication.
The course is designed to lead to a good draft of your manuscript within 6 weeks. We recommend setting aside approximately 10 hours of focus time per week to engage with the course materials effectively. This includes watching videos, reading supplementary materials, and writing assignments.
This course is designed to be broadly applicable and effective for individuals at various stages of their scientific careers, from early-stage researchers to established scientists. The content is structured to provide foundational knowledge as well as advanced techniques in scientific writing and publishing. However, the success of the course depends on your commitment to applying the lessons learned. We equip you with the tools, strategies, and insights necessary for success, but your active participation and dedication to applying these principles in your writing endeavors are essential to achieving the best results.
We offer a "Scientific Success 30-day Money-Back Guarantee". If you are not satisfied with the course content or do not find it beneficial within the first 30 days, you can request a full refund. We aim for your satisfaction and want to ensure that the course meets your expectations.
You will have lifetime access to the course materials. This means you can revisit the content as often as needed, at any time, to refresh your knowledge or check for updates to the curriculum.
While no course can offer an absolute guarantee of publication, the targeted support and insights provided here maximize your chances significantly. The course is designed to enhance your ability to match your research with the right journals and impact factors, crucial for successful publication. Moreover, my personal journal rejection rate is exceptionally low, around 3%, which reflects the effectiveness of the strategies you will learn. With diligent application of these techniques, I am confident that you will be well-prepared to publish your manuscript successfully.
The course is designed to help you write and publish various types of scientific papers, including but not limited to original research articles, review articles, methods papers. We also provide guidance on how to structure each type of document, adapt your writing to different scientific audiences, and select the appropriate journal for submission. This comprehensive approach ensures you can apply your skills across different contexts and maximize your publication success.
While the primary focus of this course is on writing and publishing scientific papers, the principles and techniques you will learn can indeed be applied broadly, including to scientific reports, Master theses, and dissertations. The course teaches foundational and advanced aspects of scientific writing that are essential for structuring any rigorous academic document, presenting data effectively, and maintaining logical coherence. So, even though these specific document types are not directly addressed, you will find the course material highly beneficial for these applications as well.
While we use examples to illustrate key points and techniques, the main focus of the assignments is for you to work on your own manuscript. By working directly on your own work, you can immediately see the impact of what you're learning while also getting your manuscript ready for publication.
Absolutely! This course is designed to benefit both new and established researchers. It includes a wealth of techniques, tips, and insights accumulated from nearly two decades of writing and publishing numerous articles across various types of manuscript and with a diverse range of co-authors, including large collaborative groups of over 100 contributors. Even established researchers will find valuable strategies and advanced tactics that can enhance their writing skills, streamline the publication process, and potentially open up new perspectives on how to approach scientific communication.
We understand that the cost of the course might initially seem substantial. However, the pricing reflects the depth and quality of the content, the personalized feedback provided, and the potential long-term benefits to your career. By investing in this course, you are gaining access to comprehensive resources, expert guidance, and proven strategies that can significantly accelerate your success in scientific writing and publishing. Additionally, we offer a satisfaction guarantee to ensure that you can enroll with confidence, knowing that your investment is protected. This course is not just an expense; it's an investment in your professional growth and future success in the scientific community.
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