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.
Maria Snyder September 8, 2022
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The Key Parts of an Academic Book Proposal
Former Cambridge University Press editor Maartje Scheltens explains the key parts to include in your academic book proposal when pitching to university presses.
Maartje Scheltens 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.
Matt Shoaf 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.
Maria Snyder April 8, 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.
Carolee Klimchock April 5, 2022
How to Approach a University Press with Your Book Idea
Former Cambridge University Press acquisitions and desk editor and Flatpage team member Dr. Maartje Scheltens 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.
Maartje Scheltens March 31, 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.
Cara Jordan March 17, 2022
The Big Picture: Giving 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?
Cara Jordan December 17, 2021