Hello Reader,
What's better than getting to work with a professional developmental editor on your book proposal or book manuscript? Getting to work with a professional developmental editor and having someone else pay for it!
In today's newsletter, I want to share three ways that you can work with me this year without having to spend any of your own money. (I also offer a bunch of resources that are always free; scroll down this newsletter to see some of them.)
First, you can ask your institution to bring me in for a workshop. I do 90-minute and half-day sessions on various publishing-related topics such as:
- how to land a contract for your scholarly book
- how to write an outstanding book proposal
- how to publish a book based on your dissertation
As I finish up my book about academic developmental editing, I'll also be offering workshops on how to edit your own manuscripts like a pro and how to give better writing feedback to advisees and colleagues.
I love institutional workshops because it's great to see institutions investing in their faculty and graduate students. Scholars benefit from professional development they aren't getting elsewhere, and I get to be compensated for my time and expertise. It's a win-win.
If your department or larger unit would like to bring me in for a Zoom workshop (in-person is also possible in some cases), you can arrange it by emailing Molly Grote (Molly_Grote@press.princeton.edu) at Princeton University Press. Molly can give you all the info you need, and if budget is a concern, she may be able to pair you up with another group so you can go halfsies on the cost.
See this FAQ about my institutional workshops. Feel free to share it with whoever arranges such things at your workplace!
The second way to work with me on someone else's dime is to apply for a Book Proposal Development Grant. These grants are made available by Princeton University Press to encourage scholars from underrepresented groups to develop exciting new book projects with the support of a professional book coach.
The current application cycle is for aspiring authors in the sciences, and you can read more about it here. The application closes on October 11 and recipients will be notified in December. If you're selected to work with me, we'll work together on your book proposal in early 2025. (I don't participate in the selection decisions. If you have questions about the process, please direct them to press director Christie Henry at Christie_Henry@press.princeton.edu.)
The next application cycle will be for authors in the humanities and social sciences and will open in March 2025.
Finally, if you have research or startup funding from your institution, you can use it to enroll in any of my online courses. My payment platform accepts credit and debit cards, including institutional purchasing cards. You can sign yourself up or have your department admin do it for you. Just send them the registration page and have them enter your info.
(I know not everyone has the luxury of institutional funding. Most of my courses do offer a discount code for those without institutional support.)
Want to know about other ways to work with me this year? Keep scrolling, and keep an eye on your inbox because I hope to have some new programs to announce soon.
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This newsletter is coming to you from Laura Portwood-Stacer, PhD, professional developmental editor and publishing consultant. I help scholarly writers navigate the book publishing process with more ease and agency.
I hope you'll stick around for practical tips on writing and publishing your scholarly book, but if you'd like to adjust your subscription settings, you can do that at the bottom of this message.
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Courses from Manuscript Works
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Book Proposal Shortcut for Busy Scholars
A self-paced course to help you write an outstanding book proposal for scholarly publishers
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Private Workshops
Now scheduling for the 2024-2025 school year
Bring me to your institution via Zoom or in person for a 90-minute or half-day book publishing workshop. Topics include: how to publish a book from your dissertation, how to land a publisher for your first book, and how to write an outstanding book proposal.
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Developmental Editing for Academics
A self-study course for professional and aspiring freelance editors, in-house editors, and scholars who edit others' writing. Learn how to work with scholarly authors, assess manuscripts, create revision plans, and build a sustainable editing business.
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Free resources
More support
Manuscript Works Author Support is a private hub for ongoing support in your scholarly book publishing journey. Inside this community you'll get honest advice about publishers, peer review, offers and contracts, as well as join live Q&A sessions with Laura Portwood-Stacer and your fellow Manuscript Works authors.
This community is open to alums of the Manuscript Works Book Proposal Accelerator and Book Proposal Shortcut for Busy Scholars.
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