Scholars often consider writing to be a solitary task, but it doesn't need to be. Martha M. F. Kelly shares her experiences as both a participant and organizer of writing groups at the National Humanities Council so others might be inspired to form their own.
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And last but not least, one of Walter Biggins’s pieces on editorial boards was linked directly in the article, but he’s written a second one, too. Check both out here:
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@rcolesworthy.bsky.social has also written for #FeedingTheElephant about labor conditions, unionizing efforts, and all the work editors at university presses do.
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What might relationships between scholars and presses look like? @rcolesworthy.bsky.social wrote a call for solidarity and mutual understanding between scholars and presses for #FeedingTheElephant.
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@lportwoodstacer.bsky.social emphasized in her comments to @timeshighered.bsky.social how structural issues can affect editor response times. The “Varieties of University Press Business Models” from #FeedingTheElephant provides some insights to these issues.
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Are peer review and publication moving a bit slowly? @dawnd.bsky.social of #FeedingTheElephant shares tips for asking your acquiring editor for a letter of support for your tenure or promotion file.
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Sometimes, the shoe is on the other foot, and you are the peer reviewer. Check out tips from #FeedingTheElephant for first time peer reviewers.
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More recently, @brianbhalley.bsky.social wrote a #PeerReviewWeek post for #FeedingTheElephant that demystified the peer review process and how editors approach it.
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For our Working With Your Editor series, #FeedingTheElephant co-editor @dawnd.bsky.social wrote this helpful “Ten FAQS about Book Peer Review.”
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Writing a revision plan in response to peer review reports can feel “like driving unknown roads at night without GPS,” but Sian M. Hunter offers some perspectives on and strategies in the #FeedingTheElephant Working With Your Editor" series.
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Having a better understanding of what editors do and how they do it avoids unrealistic expectations and hurt feelings. The “Working With Your Editor” (WWYE) series from #FeedingTheElephant demystifies the editorial process and provides authors with advice for, well, working with their editors.
#FeedingTheElephant contributors Walter Biggins, @rcolesworthy.bsky.social, and @lportwoodstacer.bsky.social appeared in a recent @timeshighered.bsky.social piece. What better time to reshare their contributions and others that give context to editing timelines and dealing with pesky reviewer 2.
While you are at it, don't forget to check out @dawnd.bsky.social's 2023 post on developing, pitching, and publishing an edited collection, which inspired @emily-elliott.bsky.social's post today.
Are you an early career or alt-ac scholar considering editing a volume? #FeedingTheElephant co-editor @emily-elliott.bsky.social shares her experiences editing a volume as an early(ish) career academic specialist. The verdict: grab a red pen, find a mentor, and pour a coffee as you get to work.
Did you know that in addition to hosting #FeedingTheElephant, the Book Channel is also home to the New Academic Titles by Category Service? Each day, we share bibliographic information on recently published monographs and edited volumes in 88 distinct fields in the social sciences and humanities.
Did you miss one of our posts this week? Still thinking about Bad Bunny's halftime show? Or maybe you want to nerd out by learning more about academic librarianship? If any of the above apply, this #FeedingTheElephant monthly roundup is for you!
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Ever wonder about the inner workings of university presses? #FeedingTheElephant has a series devoted to press business models, and Doug Hildebrand’s piece on Canadian UPs is the latest addition. @hnetbookchannel.bsky.social
Hello writers! Accessing academic work can be a challenge and is incredibly uneven across institutions. Check out this post from The H-Net Book Channel about 100 newly open access reads and the Path to Open initiative.
DOI's are a great example of the critical infrastructure that librarians quietly enable.
Rejoice #FeedingTheElephant readers! 100 e-books from university presses flipped from gated to open access last month. Our very own @catherinefte.bsky.social describes how the Path to Open initiative from @acls1919.bsky.social and @jstor.bsky.social works and its impact on scholarly communications.
That DOI attached to your scholarly output is much more than a stable URL. Helena Cousijn of @crossref.bsky.social explains how a DOI works, the metadata behind it, and why all this is important for our #FeedingTheElephant readers. Take a look!
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Douglas Hildebrand of @ubcpress.bsky.social provides an overview of the UP landscape in Canada for #FeedingTheElephant. "It’s a business that makes absolutely no business sense but is crucial to national conversations on various subjects and in exporting Canadian ideas to the world," he writes.
Have you heard about the latest scam targeting book authors? In this #FeedingTheElephant roundup, we share an update from @aupresses.bsky.social about it and some resources for spotting scams. We also provide some fiction recs and a panel discussion on US-Venezuela relations.
#FeedingTheElephant is back from winter break! Madison Mosely kicks things off with a advice on maintaining and updating backlist metadata and an explanation of why this is so important. This is the enjoyable read you've been waiting 21 days for in 2026!
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For the final #FeedingTheElephant post of 2025, @emily-elliott.bsky.social asks @catherinefte.bsky.social all about #AskUP of @aupresses.bsky.social. This is a must read about a valuable resource for scholars hoping to have their publishing questions answered by publishers.
Why are authors and publishers are concerned about AI and authorship? Courtney Smotherman outlines several author concerns and details one university press's approach to AI in today's post for #FeedingTheElephant.
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It's the last Wednesday of November, so the #FeedingTheElephant team is sharing its monthly roundup! Find out what we've been reading and listening to as well as why our host @h-net-humanities.bsky.social needs your support!
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Today @katelynknox.bsky.social reviews @lportwoodstacer.bsky.social's Make Your Manuscript Work for #FeedingTheElephant, stating that chief among the many merits of the book are "naming and demystifying a crucial step in the lifecycle of any academic publication: developing a manuscript."
"The publisher or distributor cannot force an account to carry the book...The truth of the matter is that **most** books don’t get shelf placement."
This is SUCH a great primer on book distribution for authors.
