How to Drive Submissions and Visibility: Guest Editor Video Guide

Jul 25, 2025 | NEWS

 


WHY MAKE A VIDEO?


Guest editor videos are a powerful tool to spotlight your Cureus Collection and amplify its reach. Promote your collections with short intro videos that boost visibility, encourage submissions, and drive engagement.

Engage Your Audience: Creating a video adds a personal touch to your message, making it more engaging and memorable. It’s an effective way to boost visibility and attract quality submissions, all while showcasing your leadership as a guest editor.

Elevate Your Collection: A video helps bring your collection to life, fostering deeper connections with potential contributors. With Cureus’ social media reach, your video will increase visibility, encourage submissions, and highlight your role as a thought leader in your field.

Maximize Impact: Videos are powerful tools for engagement. By sharing your vision and the importance of your collection, you’ll not only raise awareness but also inspire more researchers to contribute, all while enhancing the credibility of your collection.

HOW TO STRUCTURE YOUR VIDEO?


Introduction:

  • Name, title, institution
  • Quick sentence about your area of research

About the Collection:

  • Topic, significance, impact
  • Who should submit? (specific fields, specialties)

Call to Action:

  • Why submit to Cureus (quick and efficient, PubMed indexing, Open Access benefits)
  • Invite researchers to contribute

EXAMPLE SCRIPT OPENING:


"I'm Dr. [Name], a [Specialty] at [Institution] and Guest Editor for the Cureus Collection on [Topic]. This collection addresses [key challenge/importance], and we’re inviting submissions on [themes or article types]. Cureus offers fast, Open Access publishing with PubMed indexing helping your work reach a global audience quickly and effectively."

FILMING TIPS FOR PROFESSIONAL RESULTS


  • Camera: Phone or webcam
  • Lighting: Face natural light or use a soft ring light
  • Audio: Clear microphone, quiet space
  • Background: Neutral, tidy, professional setting
  • Length: 1-2 minutes
  • Tone: Professional but approachable

RECOMMENDED EDITING TOOLS (FREE OR EASY-TO-USE):


  • CapCut
  • iMovie
  • InShot
  • Canva Video Editor
  • Adobe Premiere Rush

SUBMISSION & PROMOTION


  • Send your video (MP4 or MOV) to [email protected]
  • Approved videos will be promoted on Cureus’ YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X
  • We’ll tag you so you can reshare with your network

Need Help?

We’re happy to provide additional guidance on filming, messaging, or editing.

BRING YOUR COLLECTION TO LIFE


Your video is more than a promotion. It’s an invitation for collaboration, visibility, and meaningful contributions to your specialty.

 

Download Cureus Media Kit