Inside the editorial process: from proposal to publication
A closer look at the stages that take a scholarly proposal from an initial conversation to a publication-ready manuscript.
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Writing an effective book proposal
How to communicate your central argument, intended readership and contribution to an academic field.
Read the storyWhy a clear table of contents matters
A well-structured contents page helps readers understand the argument of a book before they begin the first chapter.
Read the storyResearch across disciplinary boundaries
Interdisciplinary work opens productive conversations between different methods, traditions and research communities.
Read the storyPreparing figures for an academic manuscript
Practical considerations for legible diagrams, consistent captions and accessible visual explanations.
Read the storyThinking carefully about open access
Questions authors can ask when considering the readership, accessibility and publication model of their work.
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