Developing scientific writing and communication skills is a crucial stage in a researcher's training, especially when preparing scientific articles. "Where and how to start writing the article? How do I organize the information in the article and prioritize the data to be presented? How do I highlight the importance of my work to my peers?" These are some of the questions often asked when starting to write a manuscript. This talk will cover the most important strategies for scientific writing as well as tips on how to structure your scientific article for later publication in high-impact journals. In addition, we will show you how publishing in open access can be strategic in increasing the visibility and impact of your work.