Gregory Stiles

Key points An early‐career researchers (ECR) journal can provide the vital mentorship and guidance needed for ECRs to overcome the unfamiliarity with a publishing process that inhibits the successful submission, revision and publication of ECR work. ECR journals can address some of the exclusionary effects in academic publishing that are particularly pronounced for women, minorities and ECRs located outside the Global North. A successful ECR publishing model has to extend into education, mentorship and post‐publication promotion to build confidence and encourage long‐term publication success. The use of social media and outreach activities are vital to engage global ECR audiences as well as policymakers.