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
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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
The Unique Challenges of Academic Life: Tips for Writing Book Two
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.
Katherine Fusco January 29, 2022
How Academic Publishing Has Shifted during the Pandemic
Here are three of the biggest changes in scholarly publishing that university presses have seen since the pandemic began, followed by top suggestions from editors for authors navigating these changes.
Amy Sherman October 22, 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?
Leslie Woodhouse August 20, 2021