Academic Book Publishing 101

The talk will focus on scholarly publishing. It will provide an opportunity to ask questions about the process of publishing a book with a university press. Topics of discussion include:

• what distinguishes university presses from other publishers
• how to locate the appropriate publisher for your work
• how to prepare an attractive prospectus
• how to turn your thesis into a book
• sources of funding for scholarly monographs and collections
• the stages through which a manuscript must pass before publication
• what to expect of your publisher and what your publisher will expect of you

The session consists of a 45-minute presentation followed by a question-and-answer period. Bring your questions!

Facilitator

Randy Schmidt, Assistant Director, Acquisitions, UBC Press. Since starting at UBC Press in 1996, Randy has been a driving force within the acquisitions department. During that time, he has helped guide hundreds of books from the proposal stage though peer review and into production. Along the way, he coordinated the launch of several well-respected series, including Law and Society and Nature | History | Society, and most recently he established the series Landmark Cases in Canadian Law. Randy's editorial approach is simple: find good manuscripts, shepherd them to publication in a timely manner, and make authors happy.

Registration Information

Registration is open to members of the UBC Community, including graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email at the e-mail associated with your CWL. If you experience any difficulty registering, please e-mail us at graduate.pathways@ubc.ca.

Accessibility

If you have a disability or medical condition that may affect your full participation in the event, please email graduate.pathways@ubc.ca, 604-827-4578, well in advance of the event.

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