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Do I Need an Academic Proofreader?

Learn more about what proofreading entails and why you shouldn't skip this crucial step in the publication process.

How to Find the Right Academic Journal for Your Article

Is Hiring a Dissertation Editor Considered Cheating?

A guide to the ethical considerations and types of editing available for graduate students considering hiring a dissertation editor.

How to Write a Cover Letter for an Academic Job

How to research, write, and avoid common mistakes while crafting a cover letter for an academic job application.

How to Find a Good Academic Copyeditor

Find out why academic copyediting is crucial for writers to improve the clarity, consistency, and professionalism of their academic work.

Academic Writing for Non-Native English Authors

How non-native English (ESL) authors can overcome struggles related to writing and publishing with English-language journals and publishers.

The Lowdown on Which Academic Style Guide to Use

This guide provides an overview of the 4 common guides for humanities and social sciences: MLA, APA, The Chicago Manual of Style, and Oxford.

How to Approach a University Press with Your Book Idea

Former Cambridge University Press acquisitions and desk editor and Flatpage team member Maartje has seen the good, the bad, and the ugly in book proposals. In this post, she shares her tips and insights about what to think about when preparing to contact a publisher.

Do You Need an Academic Subject-Matter Expert to Edit Your Article or Book?

Working with an SME developmental editor, copyeditor, or dissertation editor can improve your writing and publication record, but there are downsides as well.