Ask Me Anything about Writing, Publishing and Editing Scholarly Books
Live one-hour Q&A will be held on December 3, 2025 @ 12:00 pm PT (3:00 pm ET/8:00 pm UTC)
All scholarly writers, editors, and publishing professionals are welcome to attend.
While previous installments of the Publishing Unpacked workshop series have focused on specific topics, this session will be an open Q&A where you can bring any questions that are on your mind related to writing, publishing, or editing scholarly books.
The aim is to provide a forum for asking questions that may not have been answered in my other available resources, including my books and previous workshops. I (Laura Portwood-Stacer) welcome questions about specific scenarios that haven't been directly addressed in my other materials. If I have a resource that does address your question, I will happily point you in the right direction.
I'll also share some brief details about my 2026 programs and take any questions you may have about which programs might be a good fit for your needs (and when they will be most helpful).
The session will be run webinar-style, so attendees won't be on camera or microphone. You will be able to submit questions anonymously (or with your name if you prefer) and receive my perspective in real time. You can also submit questions in advance if you won't be able to attend live.
All who register will receive access to a recording of the session for later viewing if needed.
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Laura Portwood-Stacer, PhD, is a publishing consultant, developmental editor, and the author of The Book Proposal Book: A Guide for Scholarly Authors (Princeton University Press, 2021). Laura's online courses and workshops have helped thousands of academic writers craft outstanding book proposals and connect successfully with editors at university presses and other scholarly publishers. Laura's next book, Make Your Manuscript Work: A Guide to Developmental Editing for Scholarly Writers, was released by Princeton University Press in August, 2025. Find out more about Laura and what she does at ManuscriptWorks.com.