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What do journal editors, managing editors, and production coordinators do?

January 5, 2024

Journal editors, managing editors (MEs), and production coordinators (PCs) steward manuscripts through the journal publishing process, liaising with...

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What is a journal advisory board?

January 5, 2024

A journal’s advisory board, also sometimes known as an editorial board or editorial review board, is a group...

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What factors go into pricing my book?

June 14, 2023

A book’s price is determined in large part by manufacturing and labor costs as well as its intended...

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Why does my publisher want to change the title of my book?

March 27, 2023

Sometimes a university press will ask for a title or subtitle different from the one you envisioned for...

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What is the role of a faculty board at a university press?

March 27, 2023

All voting member presses in the Association of University Presses must have a faculty committee or board, or...

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What is the role of a series editor?

November 28, 2022

Series editors work with an acquiring editor at a press to provide guidance on projects in the series....

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