"Becoming an Author: From Proposal to Publication" Workshop

"Becoming an Author: From Proposal to Publication" Workshop

Join us for a workshop on crafting successful book proposals for academic publishers and on the process from proposal to publication.

By UCD Humanities Institute

Date and time

Wednesday, November 20 · 1 - 2:30pm GMT

Location

UCD Humanities Institute Ireland

Belfield Dublin 4 Ireland

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Join UCD Press executive editor Noelle Moran, editorial assistant Ellen Murray, Professor Hugh Campbell (author and Vice Chair of the UCD Press editorial committee) and Dr. Bianca Rita Cataldi (UCD Humanities Institute Research Lead and Routledge author) for an in-depth workshop on crafting successful book proposals for academic publishers and on the process from proposal to publication.

This event offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from publishing insiders and authors about what academic presses look for, how to structure a proposal, and tips for navigating the review process. Ideal for early-career researchers and seasoned academics alike, this session will guide you in refining your pitch and aligning it with the expectations of an academic press.

Lunch will be provided as part of the workshop.

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UCD Humanities Institute

UCD Humanities showcases the university's expertise and scholarship in the humanities and stimulates new interdisciplinary areas of research of international distinction.

The institute promotes the international visibility and distinctiveness of interdisciplinary research in the humanities at UCD by acting as a laboratory for the study of culture and the human experience. It complements research undertaken within related UCD Schools and research institutes while concurrently providing a neutral space for the delivery of interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary research of key societal challenges. The institute acts as a driving force for knowledge creation and transfer within UCD and in the context of the humanities in Ireland and Europe.