Guidelines For Submitting Content

1. Eligibility

• Candle Brain accepts articles, guides, scholarly works, and studies focused on candle-making processes and business. This includes wax melts.
• Submissions referred to as “papers” or “submissions” should be emailed to askcandlebrain@gmail.com.
• An editorial board will review for accuracy, and quality, and will make a publishing decision in up to 3 weeks.
• Authors will receive one of three responses: accepted without changes, accepted with modifications, or refused.
• Revised versions may be resubmitted and reevaluated.

2. Submission Guidelines

All submissions must include:

• Title
• Author’s full name
• The sentence “Exclusively written for candlebrain.com” must come immediately after the author’s name.
• a well worded abstract summarizing key points

Additional details:

• Submissions must be original work not published elsewhere.
• Any references and citations should follow APA format.
• Tables, charts, and images should also be submitted as separate files, labeled and referenced within the text.
• An author bio of 50-100 words to be included at the end is permitted.
• Submissions should not contain ad messaging or overt product promotion.
• The recommended length should be appropriate based on the topic and content of the paper. We are focused on quality content over quantity of content.
• The editorial board reserves the right to edit submissions for length, clarity, formatting, etc.

3. Formatting Guidelines

• The language must be English.
• Use 11 pt Times New Roman font for body text.
• Single spacing, no indentations on paragraphs.
• Title 14 pt bold centered. Author name 12 pt below title.
• Headings should be bold (first level) and italic (second level).
• Use active voice and avoid jargon. Write for a general audience.
• Candle Brain follows the APA style guide for grammar, punctuation, etc.

4. Citations (for scholarly papers)

• All facts, figures, and outside information used should include in-text citations.
• Candle Brain follows APA citation style.
• In-text citations should include the author’s last name, year of publication, and page number if applicable. Example: (Smith, 2022, p. 42).
• A full reference list should be included at the end of the paper, alphabetically ordered by the author’s last name.

5. Copyright and Permissions

• Authors must confirm they have the right to publish the material submitted.
• Candle Brain will not publish content plagiarized from other sources.
• Authors must have permission to use any copyrighted images, data, or other materials and provide documentation.
• Candle Brain holds first worldwide serial rights to publish accepted submissions. Copyright remains with the author.

6. Review Process

• All submissions are read by the editorial board. Promising submissions are sent for peer review.
• Reviewers are experts in the submission’s topic area.
• The review process aims to provide constructive feedback to authors.
• Reviews are double-blind; author and reviewer names are hidden.
• Authors will receive compiled feedback and the editorial board’s publishing decision.

7. Appeals Process

• In cases of rejection, the author may appeal the decision by emailing askcandlebrain@gmail.com.
• Appeals should provide a detailed response to explain concerns. Additional supporting materials may be included.
• The editorial board will reconsider the appeal and make a final decision, communicated to the author.

8. Publication Process

• Accepted articles will undergo copyediting and formatting for consistency.
• Authors will have the opportunity to review edits/proofs prior to publication.
• Candle Brain reserves scheduling rights based on topic balance, issue themes, etc.
• Reproduction, republishing or redistribution by others requires permission.

9. Conclusion

Candle Brain is committed to publishing high-quality articles and research to advance knowledge and understanding in the candlemaking field. We aim to provide an open, rigorous, and constructive review process for authors.

These guidelines are intended to facilitate the submission and evaluation of materials for publication. We welcome inquiries from interested authors and look forward to consideration of your work. Please direct any questions or concerns to our editorial board at askcandlebrain@gmail.com

We appreciate your interest in contributing to Candle Brain. By upholding standards of excellence, accuracy, and ethics, we hope to build our reputiation as a premier outlet for candlemaking scholarship. We look forward to a long and collaborative relationship with authors, reviewers, and readers in this endeavor.