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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.
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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.
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How to Use Track Changes in the Editing Process
How authors should use Microsoft Word's Track Changes feature during the editorial process, including viewing options and common issues.
April 13, 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
Elevate Your Art Career with a Strong Artist’s Proposal
How to write a great proposal for artist's grants, fellowships, residencies, commissions, and more.
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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.
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