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A career in academic editing
Hello Manuscript Workers, I received an email a couple weeks ago from Shanon Fitzpatrick, a former history professor who now works as a self-employed…
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Laura Portwood-Stacer
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Publishing an edited volume
Tips for scholars who want to pitch edited collections to university presses and other scholarly publishers
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Laura Portwood-Stacer
Clear, precise, and detailed instructions
A post for people who are tired of vagueness in professional settings
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Laura Portwood-Stacer
Publishing a "short book"
Pros and cons from a Manuscript Works author
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Laura Portwood-Stacer
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Host a book publishing workshop at your institution
Hi Manuscript Workers, I know that many of my readers are in full-on back-to-school chaos mode this week, so today’s newsletter is going to get right to…
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Laura Portwood-Stacer
The top question I get asked by publishers
Hello Manuscript Workers! I hope August is treating you well so far. I’m currently in the thick of five days of coworking and Q&As with authors who are…
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Laura Portwood-Stacer
Last call for the Book Proposal Sprint
If you need to make meaningful progress before September, this is your chance
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Laura Portwood-Stacer
The Manuscript Works Newsletter
The Manuscript Works Newsletter
Book publishing advice for academic authors from consultant and developmental editor Laura Portwood-Stacer, PhD, of ManuscriptWorks.com.

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