The Top 3 Publishing Trends of 2020
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] As 2019 draws to a close, publishers are looking at current trends to determine the best approach to distributing content. When it comes to reaching the widest audience possible, it’s important to stay ahead of the curve. From targeting specific users to creating must-hear audio content, technology enabled publishing […]
The Importance of Diversity in Peer Review
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Peer review is a time-tested and important aspect of scholarly publishing. It is the process by which a researcher’s work is rigorously reviewed by his or her peers. This helps to foster conversation in scholarly fields and also helps ensure published works are held to a high standard of […]
Why Does Diversity in Children’s Books Matter?
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] While classic children’s books will always hold a special place in the literary world, most of these stories tend to share something in common: lack of diversity. The characters, content, or creators usually fit traditional molds, such as being heterosexual or white. The problem with this is that children […]
Importance of Editing in Academic Publishing
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Scholarly publishing requires an extensive network of professionals to produce state-of-the-art research and professional publications. However, it’s easy to overlook professional copyediting while focusing on the broader range of roles and services. Discover the importance of editing services for your university press or academic publishing company. Discipline-Specific Editing Academic […]
Looking Beyond Cost
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Whether you’re dining out, shopping for a new car or looking for e-publishing services, you get what you pay for. With publishing scams growing, it’s essential for authors and publishers to be vigilant when searching for partnerships in the industry. As a publisher, you need to be certain you’re […]
Are Publishers Worried About the Future of Academic Publishing?
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] The short answer is yes. Both university presses and the academic community at large are now worried about the future of scholarly monographs. What Are the Publishing Challenges Faced by Academia? According to The Chronicle of Higher Education, the main challenges affecting this sector of publishing is obtaining grants. […]
Rethinking Academic Publishing: Digitizing Monographs for Accessibility and Use
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] A recent struggle for many university presses is the plateau and drop-off in sales of scholarly works. Academic publishing, while still a prominent source of publication for scholarly authors, has experienced a dwindling of sales in recent years. However, decrease does not represent disinterest in the consumption of such […]
The Growing Popularity of Graphic Novels and Digital Platforms
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] The publishing industry has gone through a significant evolution in the last couple of decades. The development of the computer and the internet have created opportunities for broader reach and access to publications. However, another significant change in recent years has been shifts in people’s preferences for how they […]
Is Your Content Smart?
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] In the world of academic publishing, it is vital to maintain databases of material and to ensure the continual progression and accuracy of the information contained in those systems. Managing this effectively relies on the searchability of your digital environment. However, many companies still rely on human editing and […]
Who Will Shape the Future of Scholarly Publishing?
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] The rising costs of academic publishing have been a destabilizing factor in the industry for a long time, with some subscriptions to journals and their aggregating services becoming so pricey that universities must pick and choose which portions of an academic field to subscribe to. The result could mean […]