What Does an Academic Developmental Editor Do?
Learn how an academic developmental editor can help you improve the argument, structure, and organization of your book or article.
December 28, 2022Column
How to Write DEI Statements for Academic Job Applications
Tips for professors to brainstorm and write statements of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for academic job applications at universities.
November 16, 2022
What to Know Before You Edit a Multiauthor Book
Editing a collection of essays is completely different from writing your own book and can be a real challenge—but a rewarding one.
October 06, 2022
Can a Writing Group Improve Your Habits and Productivity?
Take a look at several types of writing groups so you can decide which one fits your needs.
September 08, 2022
The Key Parts of an Academic Book Proposal
A former Cambridge University Press editor explains the key parts to include in your academic book proposal when pitching to university presses.
July 18, 2022
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.
April 22, 2022
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.
April 08, 2022
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.
April 05, 2022
How to Approach a University Press with Your Book
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