Subject: Inquiry about the Status of Manuscript [Manuscript ID: XXXXX]
Dear Dr. [Editor's Last Name] / Dear Editor,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to kindly inquire about the current status of our manuscript entitled "[Your Manuscript Title]" (Manuscript ID: XXXXX), which was submitted to [Journal Name] on [Submission Date].
We understand that the review process takes time, and we greatly appreciate the efforts of the editorial team and reviewers. However, as it has been [Number] weeks/months since submission, we would be grateful if you could provide an update on the progress of the review.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration. We look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Affiliation]
[Your Email Address]
On behalf of all authors