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Backing Out of Academic Overcommitment
How to gracefully back out of a professional commitment you’ve already made, and how to extend grace when you are on the receiving end.
New Books in March by Ideas on Fire Authors
Intriguing new books by Ideas on Fire authors about settler colonialism in Asian diasporic film, reproductive justice, and feminist witch studies.
What to Do with Developmental Edits
How authors can respond to developmental edits and improve their scholarly manuscripts for publication.
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New Books in February by Ideas on Fire Authors
Fabulous new books by Ideas on Fire authors about trans technologies, feminist STS, sonic gentrification, and more.
2024 Holiday Gift Guide
Ideas on Fire’s 2024 holiday gift guide, featuring books by our brilliant interdisciplinary authors.
What to Do When You Get a Scholarly Book Contract
Next steps for authors after receiving a scholarly book contract, including manuscript preparation and marketing.
New Books in January by Ideas on Fire Authors
Exciting new books by Ideas on Fire authors about the racial politics of adoption, trans activism, hip-hop pedagogy, and more.
Promoting Your Book at Academic Conferences
Best practices for promoting your book at conferences, with tips on partnering with publishers, using social media, and networking.
Budgeting for Editing and Indexing on Books and Articles
How interdisciplinary scholars can best budget for editing and indexing on their books and journal articles.
2024 Award-Winning Books
Join us in celebrating these fantastic interdisciplinary books by Ideas on Fire authors that won awards in 2024!
Best Practices for Writing and Publishing Edited Collections
Learn best practices for publishing edited collections that foster interdisciplinary dialogue and shape diverse scholarly fields.
Getting Started with Image Permissions for Your Book
Image permissions can be overwhelming. Here are some guidelines to get you started as you illustrate your book.