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Behind the Scenes: Book Publishing 101 – Resources for First-Gen Authors
May 14 2022
As part of our FirstGen Program, we're working to make the publishing process more transparent by sharing resources for authors on what to expect. Whether you're a first-gen grad student hoping to publish in the future, or a faculty member currently working on a manuscript, we've compiled a list of
Webinar: Demystifying Book Publishing for First-Gen Scholars
Jan 27 2022
The first official event of our FirstGen Program launched on January 21, 2022 and was sponsored by UC Press and the UC Collaborative of Humanities Centers and Institutes.This webinar was designed to help first-gen scholars learn about the book publishing process. The first section featured a pan
What Does a Strong Book Proposal Look Like? Editor Maura Roessner Takes Out the Guesswork
Jul 31 2020
Book proposals are wonderful tools to develop and help you clarify your thoughts, to find a way to express your thesis clearly and succinctly. It's also what you'll need to persuade a publishing house that your idea is a great fit for their press and their mission. This past spring, UC Press Sen