Academic publishing tips

Advice on academic publishing to help academics understand and navigate this complicated but vital instrument of scholarly work. You will find guidance on how to pitch to academic publishers, write book proposals, work with editors, understand peer review and get to grips with open access and copyright. Ultimately, these resources aim to help you get your research and insights published, as books or journal articles.

By Eliza.Compton, 31 January, 2025

‘Academic writing equals chaos’

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If you are stalled in your latest writing project, Glenn Fosbraey shares three tips for breaking through blocks, getting organised and finishing the final draft
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3minutes
By kiera.obrien, 30 January, 2025

Anatomy of an academic book proposal

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Pitch your book to publishers with an irresistible proposal. Here are all the elements you’ll need
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5minutes
By kiera.obrien, 23 January, 2025

The pros and cons of peer reviewing

An academic edits a research paper with a red pen
Weighing up whether to take on the role of peer reviewer? Arina Ziganshina draws on her own experience to outline the upsides and downsides
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3minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 14 January, 2025

‘Researchers have a responsibility to publish’

Pile of journals
Without publication, advancements in knowledge will be stifled or even halted altogether, writes Walid Saad. Here he explains the many benefits to publishing for established scholars and students alike
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 9 January, 2025

Trying to decide what, where and when to publish research?

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It’s a strategic balancing act, writes Walid Saad. While academic researchers often know why it’s important to publish their work, the timing, location and medium can be less evident. These tips are geared to sharing research for maximum effectiveness
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 8 January, 2025

A practical guide to writing a literature review

Middle Eastern male millennial researcher
From organising key search terms to checking citations, this video offers simple, practical tips to crafting a literature review that will lay a sound foundation for your academic paper
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4minutes
Academic publishing tips