Best practices for authors hoping to pitch an edited volume to a scholarly publisher, based on an interview with Editor-in-Chief Stephanye Hunter of the University Press of Florida
Publishing deadlines arrive fast and are often met with panic and stress. Learn which deadlines really matter and how to communicate with your publisher if you’re in danger of missing one.
Not every scholarly writer has access to a developmental editor, but a colleague could be just as helpful. Here are some questions to help you guide your peers towards giving you effective feedback on your academic book proposal.
Many different kinds of professionals—editors, coaches, and consultants—can help academic authors reach their publishing goals. But how do you figure out which kind of support you really want or need? This post outlines what each role does and how they can help you with your book project.
How do you find an editor for your academic manuscript? How do you evaluate a developmental editor’s fit for your project and goals? This post gives you an overview of what to keep in mind and suggests some ways of figuring out if an editor is the right fit for you.
Need to edit your manuscript but are overwhelmed by all the moving parts? Use this simple strategy to identify main themes and claims in your text so you can organize what revisions you need to make.
What’s the difference between an introduction and a preface? Do you need both? This post suggests different ways to effectively use these elements of an academic book.
Introductions are never easy. You might find yourself having to totally rewrite your introduction after you finish your academic book manuscript. Or you might be starting from scratch on a new project. Use this outline if your current draft isn’t working or you have no idea where to start.
How do you know if you need an editor? And what kind? This post outlines the main reasons why scholars bring developmental editors onto their book projects and what an academic developmental editor can do for your manuscript.
