I’m not entirely sure if this is the correct math site to be asking this question on, but I’ll be brief. I’m currently in the process of writing my first mathematics paper, and I’m wondering where I can get my paper reviewed for things like formatting, clarity, etc. Any recommendations?
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7$\begingroup$ terrytao.wordpress.com/advice-on-writing-papers kconrad.math.uconn.edu/blurbs/proofs/writingtips.pdf and math.mit.edu/~poonen/papers/writing.pdf are some easy advice you can read and reflect on regarding your own paper $\endgroup$David Roberts– David Roberts ♦2026-01-12 07:54:51 +00:00Commented Jan 12 at 7:54
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7$\begingroup$ Looking at your other recent questions (eg math.stackexchange.com/questions/5066690/…), I don't think that you're at the stage where you should be thinking about writing papers. You need to find a mentor. I've voted to close this question. $\endgroup$Andy Putman– Andy Putman2026-01-12 14:48:49 +00:00Commented Jan 12 at 14:48
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1$\begingroup$ @AndyPutman I understand I’ve asked my fair share of dumb questions on math stack exchange, but that’s just because they’re questions that I’m really not too serious about. Oftentimes it’ll be a random question that pops into my head, and midway through typing up my post I realize the answer. I usually just finish writing and post the question anyway to see what others have to say. Besides, if my paper ends up being professional enough and useful enough to publish, who’s to say it shouldn’t be? Getting a mentor might not be a bad idea though, if I can find one anywhere. $\endgroup$Munchrr– Munchrr2026-01-15 03:12:09 +00:00Commented Jan 15 at 3:12
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If you are a student, then the natural persons to reach out are professors (mentors, advisors) or fellow students at your department. Otherwise, just try to make your paper as nice and as clear as possible, and submit it to a journal. Your paper will be reviewed, and you will get feedback (hopefully). I trust that you have read several books and papers already, so you are familiar with the standards of mathematical writing.
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10$\begingroup$ Obtaining a feedback from a journal is not granted nowadays. They may reject without any useful feedback. $\endgroup$Alexandre Eremenko– Alexandre Eremenko2026-01-12 13:05:38 +00:00Commented Jan 12 at 13:05
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2$\begingroup$ @AlexandreEremenko Fair point. I added "(hopefully)" to my text. $\endgroup$GH from MO– GH from MO2026-01-12 14:12:34 +00:00Commented Jan 12 at 14:12
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4$\begingroup$ @AlexandreEremenko It can also happen that after a couple of years in review one gets something along the lines "Hmm okay, accept" - not very useful for self-improvement. $\endgroup$Andrei Smolensky– Andrei Smolensky2026-01-12 14:18:52 +00:00Commented Jan 12 at 14:18
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8$\begingroup$ If you don't have a mentor, submitting and hoping for the best is the only option, though I would also say that without a mentor the chance that you've written a paper anyone would care about is quite low. $\endgroup$Andy Putman– Andy Putman2026-01-12 14:46:58 +00:00Commented Jan 12 at 14:46
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1$\begingroup$ Otherwise, just try to make your paper as nice and as clear as possible, and submit it to a journal. - I would say otherwise, try to find a mentor/mathematical community (e.g., go to local seminars). $\endgroup$Kimball– Kimball2026-01-12 23:48:29 +00:00Commented Jan 12 at 23:48