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, 2022Column
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.
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.
March 22, 2022
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.
March 17, 2022
Tips for Proofreading Academic Books
Our key tips for academic authors tasked with proofreading their page proofs for university presses.
March 09, 2022
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, 2022
Welcome to Flatpage
An introduction to Flatpage’s expanded subject areas, editorial services, and new publishing venture.
February 18, 2022
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 to Update Your Alt-Ac Resume Using a Template
Snazz up your resume’s appearance to increase your chances of getting seen by potential employers.
January 21, 2022