This presentation explains the nature of academic peer review. This presentation serves as the basis for a video from the Academic Writing Q&A series that was created as a supplement to the My First Scientific Article webinar. The presentation explains how the blind peer review works in academic publishing and how it differs from an open review, including a link to further resources on peer review. It also suggests what may actually improve one’s chances of publication. The content is useful for Early Career Researchers and for everyone who is interested in scholarly communication and publishing.