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Professional Developmental Editing for Academics
CourseLearn exactly what academic editors do with scholarly texts and authors in this six-week course featuring a comprehensive curriculum and live weekly meetings with instructor Laura Portwood-Stacer of Manuscript Works
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Workshop: Write an Outstanding Book Proposal 2026
CourseJoin Laura Portwood-Stacer of Manuscript Works to learn her time-tested method for writing a book proposal that will grab the interest of scholarly publishers. Show up with a book project, leave with an outline of your winning pitch!
$80
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Find the Perfect-Fit Publisher for Your Scholarly Book
CourseShow up with a book idea, leave with a short list of dream presses and the beginnings of your winning pitch
$35
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Book Proposal Shortcut for Busy Scholars
CourseIncrease your chances of success with scholarly book publishers! You'll finish this self-paced course with an outstanding book proposal, a list of best-fit presses, and a submission strategy personalized to *your* goals and timeline.
$395
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Workshop: How to Edit Your Own Book
CourseTurn your current work-in-progress into a manuscript that scholarly publishers will actually want. Join Laura Portwood-Stacer to learn a time-tested method for developing publishable scholarly books, articles, and dissertations.
Free
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Workshop: How to Publish a Book from Your Dissertation 2025
CourseLearn how to reframe your dissertation project so publishers will see it as an appealing future book. This webinar will explain what scholarly publishers are looking for in new books and how to increase your chances of a positive response.
Free