Next steps for authors after receiving a scholarly book contract, including manuscript preparation and marketing.
book marketing resources
Book Promotion for Introverted Scholars
Book promotion strategies, tips, and options that work with—rather than against—an introverted disposition.
Anima Adjepong on Interdisciplinary Intuition
Cathy Hannabach interviews Anima Adjepong about intuition in the research process, intellectual promiscuity, and their book Afropolitan Projects.
Nitasha Tamar Sharma on Recalibration and Balance
Cathy Hannabach interviews Nitasha Tamar Sharma about balance and recalibrating work and life across one’s interdisciplinary career.
How to Promote Your Podcast Episode
How to work with colleagues, publishers, and podcast producers to promote your podcast episode and share your work with diverse audiences.
Why an Interdisciplinary Book Needs an Interdisciplinary Index
How an interdisciplinary index helps an author meet their goals, reach diverse audiences, and change the world for the better.
What to Include in Your Academic Speaker Contract (for online or in-person events)
What to include in your speaker contract for online or in-person guest lectures, keynotes, and invited talks at academic events.
Planning Your Virtual Book Launch
Key elements of a successful virtual book launch that let you reach diverse audiences, harness your resources, and adapt as needed.
Last Checks to Do Before Submitting a Book Proposal
Last checks and confirmations to run on your documents before submitting a book proposal to an academic publisher for consideration
Finding the Right Publisher for Your Second Book
Why the publisher of your first book might not necessarily be the best fit for your second book and how to find the press that is.
Christopher B. Patterson on Writing as Resistance and Refusal
Host Cathy Hannabach interviews Christopher B. Patterson about the writing process, name politics, and refusal as activism.
How to Write a Great Speaker or Author Bio
How to write a great author bio or speaker bio that introduces you to specific audiences and brings in professional opportunities.