This document provides a detailed overview of the complete life cycle of a double-blind peer-reviewed scholarly article, from choosing the right journal for submission through the publication and impact stages. It discusses the political economy and epistemology issues surrounding academic publishing. The life cycle includes choosing a journal, communicating with editors before submitting, undergoing double-blind peer review with the editor selecting reviewers, revising and resubmitting the article, production including proofreading, publication online and in issues, and the post-publication impact through citations. It aims to increase transparency around the often mysterious peer review process.