Great ideas can spark new worlds
We give interdisciplinary scholars the tools to make it happen
We offer
Academic editing
Developmental editing, copyediting, proofreading, and manuscript reviews of books, journal articles, and book proposals
Book indexing
Back-of-the-book indexes for interdisciplinary texts in gender/sexuality studies, cultural studies, ethnic studies, communication, and more
Online courses
Digital trainings in academic podcasting, public engagement, and professional editing to help you rock your interdisciplinary career
Our latest work





From our clients
“Working with Ideas on Fire was an oasis, an opportunity to receive affirming, consistent, and constructive feedback on my writing from a knowledgable but impartial source.”
“Working with Ideas on Fire was an incredible experience. I have new expectations for copyeditors and indexers now, thanks to their work. I recommend IoF to all the academics and writers I know.”
“It’s clear that IoF is especially skilled at working with interdisciplinary scholars. They were able to engage my book with an attentiveness to for the methods, sources, and theories I use.”
“I recommend Ideas on Fire’s services to anyone, from recent PhD grads and early academics to veteran scholars. The opportunity to have a fresh set of eyes on a project—particularly if those eyes are well-versed in academic culture and theory—is a gift.”
On the podcast
Imagine Otherwise: Bakirathi Mani on Curating with Confidence
Cathy Hannabach interviews Bakirathi Mani about postcolonial art curation and building representations no longer haunted by empire.
Imagine Otherwise: Jillian Hernandez on the Politics of Confidence and Creativity
Host Cathy Hannabach interviews curator and professor Jillian Hernandez about the politics of confidence and collective creative support.
On the blog
Beginning without a Road Map
Why beginning comes before planning and what it means to begin things this year, amidst all the uncertainty.
Catch You in the New Year!
The Ideas on Fire team is taking a much-needed winter break December 19, 2020 through January 3, 2021. We’ll see you in the new year!