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.
March 31, 2022
Working with an SME developmental editor, copyeditor, or dissertation editor can improve your writing and publication record, but there are downsides as well.
March 17, 2022
Our key tips for academic authors tasked with proofreading their page proofs for university presses.
March 09, 2022
Copyediting and proofreading are often confused by academic writers. Which service do you need for your research paper, journal article, or book?
March 01, 2022
Writing alone in the room, without a committee’s voices rattling around in the head, I’ve found the second book has felt much more like it is for me.
January 29, 2022
What does it mean to give good feedback, and what distinguishes the feedback of a professor and a colleague from a developmental editor?
December 17, 2021
Tips for academics who are seeking industry jobs on how to make their resumes and cover letters look better for alt-ac hiring managers.
December 03, 2021
Remembering the “show don’t tell” mnemonic as you are transforming your CV into a concise, visually appealing two-page resume will help you land the job.
November 19, 2021
Editors can be helpful at many points in the writing and publication process.
October 29, 2021