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Academia. Writing an Academic Book, Part IV: The Writing Process Fourth and final post in my series on how to write an academic book and get it published.
In theory, writing book reviews for academic journals can be one of the least painful, most enjoyable forms of academic writing, particularly important for humanists and social scientists in book ...
When scholars approach me for help writing a book proposal, especially when they believe their topic will be of general interest, my first piece of advice is always: Read Thinking Like Your Editor ...
Considering these five issues early in the writing process can help focus and shape your manuscript, Katherine Ann Wiley writes. As a developmental academic editor who helps authors think through ...
Key points. Transitioning from academic writing to writing for the public can be challenging. James Lang, author of "Cheating Lessons," addresses this challenge in an upcoming book.
You can also experiment with different genres, such as writing an advice piece in a publication like Inside Higher Ed for faculty who may be struggling through the book-writing process. Start early.
Dear Prudence: Miniature of Prudence writing at her desk, with pupils, from the British Library's...[+] manuscript of Laurent d’Orleans’ La somme le roi, France (Paris) 2nd quarter of the 14th ...
Why is Academic Writing so Confusing? By Daniel L. Leonard Daniel L. Leonard ’21, a Crimson Editorial editor, is a joint History of Science and Philosophy concentrator in Winthrop House.