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Workshop: How to Give Better Feedback on Scholarly Writing
CourseJoin Laura Portwood-Stacer of Manuscript Works to learn time-tested techniques for getting the best out of scholarly writers, whether you're a graduate advisor, peer reviewer, acquiring editor, series editor, freelance editor, or supportive colleague
Free
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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 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
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Workshop: How to Connect with Editors at Scholarly Publishers
CourseAcquiring editors want to meet authors and hear about their book projects. But when should you reach out and what should you say? This free workshop will demystify expectations and offer concrete tips for connecting effectively
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Manuscript Development Workshop July 2025
CourseIn this new course from Laura Portwood-Stacer / Manuscript Works, learn how to apply the skills of developmental editing to your own scholarly writing. Enter with a manuscript draft that needs work, leave with a concrete plan to make it publishable.
$750
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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