7 Results
Ask Our Staff: What does a Production Editor do?
Jan 12 2024
In this video, Stephanie Summerhays, senior production editor and FirstGen Program Committee member, discusses the role of the production editor in turning a manuscript into a book and the people authors will work with throughout the process.
Behind the Scenes: Publishing Terms
Oct 05 2023
“Behind the Scenes” series uncovers elements of book-making and publishing that make up our industry. Throughout the publishing process, authors may come across industry terms in their conversations with our staff as we work together.Below are few common publishing terms and their definitions:
Behind the Scenes: The 2023 Association of University Presses Virtual Meeting – A Report
Jun 27 2023
Each June, university presses from all over the world are invited to attend and participate in the annual industry conference of the Association of University Presses. Here, seasoned professionals and those in earlier stages of their career have a chance to share expertise, learn best practices, net
Behind the Scenes: Who’s Who of Editors
May 25 2023
"Behind the Scenes" series uncovers elements of book-making and publishing that make up our industry. A book represents a physical object that took the creative labor of a variety of people and processes to bring it into being, or "between covers", in industry speak.At UC Press, a team of people
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
Behind the Scenes: Advice on Book Publishing, from Our Editors
Feb 28 2022
Are you a scholar who's interested in publishing a book, but aren't sure how to get started? Here's some of the advice that our editors often share with academic book authors — from tips on crafting your manuscript to how to pitch your project.For the Junior Scholar, Who's Just Getting Started
UC Press Visits Sheridan Printing Plant in Chelsea, MI
Jul 03 2019
By Angela Chen, Archna Patel, and Jack Young, UC Press Production and Editorial StaffLast month while in Detroit attending the annual Association of University Presses conference, we made a side trip to the Sheridan printing plant which is only 1 hour outside of the city. Tim Kennard, Produc