PeerJ
PeerJ Template
Write your PeerJ paper in a clean editor and export a submission-ready PDF in the official PeerJ format — with author–year references and the editable LaTeX source. No LaTeX required.
About the PeerJ format
| Publisher | PeerJ |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Author–year (APA) Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text Smith, A., Jones, B., & Lee, C. (2023). A representative article title. PeerJ, 12(3), 45–58. |
| Layout | Two column |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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PeerJ template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the PeerJ format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the PeerJ template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official PeerJ two-column format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does PeerJ use?
PeerJ uses Author–year (APA) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B., & Lee, C. (2023). A representative article title. PeerJ, 12(3), 45–58.
Is the PeerJ template one column or two?
PeerJ uses a two-column layout. DocuGuru reproduces that exact column layout, margins, and heading styles when it exports your PDF, so the output matches what PeerJ expects.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to PeerJ?
No. DocuGuru generates the wlpeerj LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a PeerJ-ready PeerJ document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the PeerJ template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the PeerJ format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
What is PeerJ?
PeerJ is an open access, peer-reviewed journal covering the biological and medical sciences. It is a life sciences and medicine journal, published by PeerJ.
Can I export a submission-ready PeerJ PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official PeerJ template (the wlpeerj class, two-column) that is ready to submit to PeerJ, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the PeerJ template cost?
You can start writing in the PeerJ template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready PeerJ PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.