In this talk, Eithne will explain the editorial process in Nature journals — what they look for in a submitted manuscript, how they make decisions, how they choose reviewers – and the added value that full time editors provide. She will also talk about the peer-review process and offer a speculative glimpse into the future. Finally, Eithne will explain the relationship among the Nature-branded journals and the manuscript transfer system. She will also give details on Nature Communications, Nature’s flagship open access journal, covering our content format, article processing charges and waivers