The Difference between Academic Copyediting and Proofreading
Copyediting and proofreading are often confused by academic writers. Which service do you need for your research paper, journal article, or book?
March 01, 2022Column
Tips for Writing Your Second Academic Book
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
How Artists & Academics Can Improve Authorial Voice
Maintaining an art journal is a creative and organizational practice that can help you develop your craft and find your authorial voice.
January 14, 2022
How to Give Quality Academic Content Feedback
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
What Alt-Ac Hiring Managers Look for in Job Applications
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
Transforming Your Academic CV into a Resume
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
How Academic Publishing Has Shifted during the Pandemic
The biggest changes in scholarly publishing that university presses have seen since the pandemic began and suggestions for authors navigating these changes.
October 22, 2021
Can Your Own Translations Be a Fast, Cheap, and Good Alternative?
Is it always a good idea to translate quotations or other texts from academic sources yourself? When does it highlight your foreign language skills and when does it lead you into dangerous waters?
September 17, 2021
What an Acquisitions Editor Looks for in a Publishable Book
How can you make the best use of your limited time and energy to ensure that your book will make it past an acquisition editor’s email inbox?
August 20, 2021