# Submission Stage

1. Introduction
1. [Editorial Actions](submission#editorial-actions)

During the Submission stage, the editor checks the submission files to decide whether it should begin the peer review process.

The editor can assign a sub-editor to assist by using the **Participants** panel or open up a discussion with the author to answer any questions or concerns in the **Pre-Review Discussions** panel.

## <a name="editorial-actions"></a>Editorial Actions

### Send to Review

Send the submission on to the [Review stage](review), where it will be reviewed by peer reviewers.

### Send to Copyediting

Send the submission forward to the [Copyediting stage](copyediting) if you'd like to skip the peer review process completely.

### Decline Submission

Remove the submission from consideration and archive it.
