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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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Ask Me Anything December 2025
CourseJoin Laura Portwood-Stacer of Manuscript Works to get all your questions answered about writing, publishing, and editing scholarly books. Questions about supporting scholarly authors or running a successful editorial business are welcome too.
Free
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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