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A scholarly pub mentorship program for the forks in the road (geared toward early-career folk) | Founded by Rachael Levay (@rlevay.bsky.social) + Allegra Martschenko (@allegramartsch.bsky.social) linktr.ee/pathsinpub

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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
See y'all tomorrow!! 🤩
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Andrew Berzanskis @aberzanskis.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Publishing job, ICYMI: We are looking for an acquisitions coordinator at @oupress.bsky.social to support our authors and acquisitions editors! It is a good entry point for a career in book publishing. Job is on-site in Norman. Questions? andrewb@ou.edu Apply here: ou.taleo.net/careersectio...
ou.taleo.net
Acquisitions Coordinator
Click the link provided to see the complete job description.
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Just TWO DAYS away from our first PAGES of 2026! 📖 🥳 🙌 Don't forget to register if you're interested in joining our discussion of the book Black-Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore, by Char Adams. pupress.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
pupress.zoom.us
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: PAGES Book Club. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: PAGES Book Club. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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Eric I Schwartz @eischwartz.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
UNC Press is hiring a history editor. 👇
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Now Hiring: Acquisitions Editor, History
Acquisitions Editor, History UNC Press is seeking a creative, intellectually curious, and mission-driven publishing professional who will acquire general
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Princeton University Press @princetonupress.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
We are #hiring! PUP seeks a motivated, detail-oriented individual to support three acquisition editors as an Editorial Assistant (US, Remote or Hybrid). Applications will be accepted through Thursday, January 29th. Learn more about this role and apply here: buff.ly/3yqOphh
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
You can buy the book from Bookshop.org here: bookshop.org/p/books/blac... ORRRR we strongly encourage folks to check it out from your local libraries!
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Black-Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore
The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Happy New Year, PIPsters!! Our next PAGES Book Club just dropped, and we are so excited! 🥳 Join us on Thursday, February 19 at noon EST to discuss our current book, Black-Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore, by Char Adams. Register here: pupress.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
pupress.zoom.us
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: PAGES Book Club. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: PAGES Book Club. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Many thanks to all who joined us for our PAGES meeting yesterday! As always, it was a great conversation. More details on our next meeting to come in due course -- Stay tuned!! 👀📖
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Reminder: We'll be meeting for our next PAGES meeting this Thursday (Nov 20) @ noon EST! We can't wait! This month's read is TONI AT RANDOM by Dana A. Williams. PAGES is open to everyone and anyone, whether you've read the whole thing or not, come join us! urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...
urldefense.com
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: PAGES Book Club. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: PAGES Book Club. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
#PublishingJob Alert!!🚨 @undpress.bsky.social is hiring a Marketing and Sales Coordinator! 📖 1-2 years in prior publishing or marketing experience required 📖 University press experience is preferred 📖 Up to $26/hour, full-time 📖 Deadline of 12/1/25 More details: careers.nd.edu/search-caree...
careers.nd.edu
3743990010252406 - Marketing and Sales Coordinator
Make a difference at Notre Dame! Contribute to groundbreaking research, shape young minds, and create a supportive campus. Your work matters.
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
#PublishingJob Alert!👏 @columbiaup.bsky.social is hiring TWO Editorial Assistants! 📖 Minimum one year of related experience required. 📖 Office and publishing experience preferred. 📖 $46,400/year For more details about the 2 positions, see the link below! jobs.up.hcommons.org/job/columbia...
jobs.up.hcommons.org
Editorial Assistant – AUPresses Jobs
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
🚨Job Alert!🚨 Administrative Coordinator with @aupresses.bsky.social ! 📖 1-year of office related experience preferred by not required 📖 BA preferred but not required 📖 Full-time 📖 $50,000/year 📍Manhattan, NYC (Hybrid schedule) More details: jobs.up.hcommons.org/job/associat...
jobs.up.hcommons.org
Administrative Coordinator – AUPresses Jobs
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
🚨Job Alert!🚨 Marketing Coordinator with Texas Christian University Press! 📖 1-year of marketing, publications, personal relations required (publishing experience preferred) 📖 BA required 📖 Full-time 📍 On-site in Fort Worth, Texas jobs.tcu.edu/jobs/marketi...
jobs.tcu.edu
Marketing Coordinator TCU Press - TCU Main Campus, Texas, United States
Job Summary: The Marketing Coordinator TCU Press is responsible for coordinating marketing and promotion of TCU Press publications by researching potential markets; assisting with business plan develo...
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
You can find the book here: bookshop.org/p/books/toni... Through the publisher: www.harpercollins.com/products/ton... OR check it out at your local library!
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Toni at Random: The Iconic Writer's Legendary Editorship
The Iconic Writer's Legendary Editorship
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Happy Friday!! Mark your calendars because our next PAGES meeting has been announced! 🤩🎉🥳 We'll be meeting on Thursday, November 20 @ 12pm EST to discuss TONI AT RANDOM by Dana A. Williams. Please register at the link below. We can't wait to see you all soon! urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...
urldefense.com
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: PAGES Book Club. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: PAGES Book Club. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
For further reading about trade books and their fit within UPs, check out these quick reads from @aupresses.bsky.social ask.up.hcommons.org/trade-press-...
ask.up.hcommons.org
Is a trade press or an academic press a better fit for my book?
Authors Seeking Knowledge from University Presses
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
The difference between trade and academic books is not always easy to discern, but the key typically lies within the book's intended audience. Is the book going to reach a wide audience (topically or by way of its writing style)? Or will it resonate most w/ those in the academy?
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Happy #TermTuesday! 📖👀 Trade books can be found on many university press's lists, as UPs can publish for trade and academic markets. Many UPs have a regional trade list w/ books specific to their geographic location.
A text box graphic defining the term "Trade book" as "Trade books are books written for a general audience and have the potential to reach a wider market. Unlike a standard monograph, trade books are not written for a specific academic or professional audience. Authors of trade books generally write in an accessible style, with less of a focus on scholarly jargon and references, and more on readability for those outside of the academy."
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Happy #BannedBooksWeek, everyone! Reading is resistance! Read a book! Check out your local library! Visit an indie bookstore!
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Here are two articles from @aupresses.bsky.social that are helpful to get further information on edited volumes. Whether you're an author, editor, publisher, or just generally interested, you should check them out! t.co/ZDHPWQPviq t.co/7DBHMTPQfl
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https://ask.up.hcommons.org/how-can-i-propose-and-publish-an-edited-volume/
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
It's #TermTuesday and we're back to talk about edited volumes! These books are comprehensive volumes that explore a singular topic from the different perspectives of the volume's contributors.
Text box graphic defining the term "Edited Volume" as: "Edited volumes, also known as edited collections or contributed volumes, are books that contain chapters written by multiple contributors on a specific topic.Edited volumes will have at least one volume editor who will manage the details of the publication process in collaboration with the press."
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Happy #TermTuesday! Monographs generally comprise a bulk of many university press's lists as they are books based on extensive research, written for an academic audience, and provide a detailed exploration of a subject. NB: University presses publish a wide array of other books, too!!
A text box graphic defining the term "monograph" as "a monograph can be defined as a detailed, unified text written by a single author about a specific topic or theme.
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Many thanks to all who joined us yesterday for our PAGES Book Club where we discussed WRITE THROUGH IT by @katemckean.bsky.social! And a special thanks to Kate, who joined us in our discussion. We had a blast, and we hope you all did do. Stay tuned for the next PAGES announcement - see you soon!
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
TOMORROW! Come join us at noon EST! We hope to see you there!😎 You can register at this link: pupress.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
pupress.zoom.us
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: PAGES Book Club. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: PAGES Book Club. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Interested in joining this month's PAGES meeting on September 18? Try listening to the audiobook! Author Kate McKean narrates the audio (so rad!), and you should check it out. Exciting reminder: Kate McKean will also be joining us in our discussion at the upcoming meeting as we discuss her book!
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
WOW! Happy September! It's #TermTuesday! Exclusive review can give editors a fair opportunity to consider a project, especially in competitive situations. Exclusive review does not mean either party, press or author, is committed to publishing the book.
A text box graphic defining the term "Exclusive Review" as "When a press accepts a manuscript for peer review, they may request that an author pull the project from other presses if the author has submitted the project to multiple publishers for consideration. This is called exclusive peer review or exclusive submission."
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
You can buy the book here: www.simonandschuster.com/books/Write-... Or rent it from your local library!!!
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Write Through It
Discover what every new and aspiring author needs to know about the publishing industry and how to navigate all the complicated feelings that come ...
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
ICYMI, our next PAGES meeting just dropped! 🥳🥳🥳 We would LOVE to see you there. Thursday, September 18 at noon EST!
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Some books might feature a gallery of images rather than having the images spread out through the text. Including a gallery is usually a strategic decision depending on the project, as galleries can affect production costs & affect the reader's navigation of the text. 📖 #TermTuesday 📖
A text box graphic defining "Gallery" as "A gallery (or gallery of images) refers to a group of images that are placed together in a book as opposed to being interspersed throughout the book. When used, galleries are frequently found in the middle or back of a book."
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
PIPsters! If you have suggestions for terms you'd like to see featured in #TermTuesday, send us a DM!✨
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
This definition was pulled from @aupresses.bsky.social's "What is the Role of a Series Editor?" (ask.up.hcommons.org/what-is-the-...)
ask.up.hcommons.org
What is the role of a series editor?
Authors Seeking Knowledge from University Presses
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
We are back from the weekend with another #TermTuesday! Last week we covered what a book series is, so we're following that up by talking about series editors and what they do.
A text box graphic defining the term "Series Editor(s)" as: "Series editors work with an acquiring editor at a press to provide guidance on projects in the series. Common responsibilities include promoting the series at conferences, soliciting book proposals and manuscripts from potential authors, evaluating submissions, suggesting peer reviewers, assessing peer reviews, providing developmental support for projects, and helping to promote the published books within scholarly communities."
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
This definition was excerpted from @aupresses.bsky.social's "What is a Book Series?" (ask.up.hcommons.org/what-is-a-bo...). Here are some other helpful links for learning more about book series: ask.up.hcommons.org/what-are-the...
ask.up.hcommons.org
What is a book series?
Authors Seeking Knowledge from University Presses
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Happy #TermTuesday, folks! Book series are common among presses and play varying roles in their list of publications (depending on the press & the active series they have). Series are a great way to establish niches, revitalize topics, and make space for underrepresented voices.
A text bob describing the term "Book Series" as: "A book series publishes stand-alone books that, taken together, contribute to a shared, defined conversation. This conversation might be disciplinary, geographic, formal, thematic, and/or methodological. By creating a dedicated space for books that share a common concern or approach, a book series can make an impact on a different scale than a single book."
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
See you all at PAGES tomorrow?!?! We can't wait!
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Editorial Assistant position with the University of Texas Press (@utexaspress.bsky.social) just dropped! 👀 📖 Supports two editors in the acquisitions department. 📖 Located in Austin, TX 📖 $43,000 salary More details at the link below! ⬇️ utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UTstaff/job/...
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Editorial Assistant
Job Posting Title: Editorial Assistant ---- Hiring Department: UT Press ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt ---- Earliest Start Date: Aug...
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Happy #TermTuesday, folks! Extended text is used to describe complex figures in addition to alt-text (when needed).
A text box defining the term "Extended Text" (also called long descriptions) as the descriptive counterpart to alt-text as per accessibility standards. Extended text is meant to provide a longer, more detailed description of complex figures when necessary. Unlike alt-text, which has a length limit, extended text can be as long as necessary to explain the figure in detail and its relevance to the manuscript. Extended text does not need to be included in the manuscript if the alt-text sufficiently describes the figure.
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
#TermTuesday repost! We forgot to include alt text in this yesterday and were helpfully reminded by some folks online. Many thanks for your patience and understanding! Guidelines have been established so alt-text is written appropriately. And who writes alt text might vary from press to press.
A text box graphic describing the term "Alternative text" or "alt text" as a description of the appearance and function of any figure (graphs, charts, photographs, illustrations, etc) in a manuscript. Alt text is a primary component of accessibility standards, ensuring those using a screen reader can understand what the image is and why it is included in the manuscript without having to see it.
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Check out this @aupresses.bsky.social article "WHAT IS ALT TEXT?" for more information! (ask.up.hcommons.org/what-is-alt-...)
ask.up.hcommons.org
What is alt text?
Authors Seeking Knowledge from University Presses
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Folks!! 📖 Just 10 days until our next PAGES meeting where we're testing out the "any book" book club format! 📖 We welcome you all to come talk about what you're currently reading, what you're currently working on, or just to hang out and stay connected. Chill vibes for our summer meeting!😎
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
ask.up.hcommons.org/what-do-publ...
ask.up.hcommons.org
What do publishers mean when they talk about accessibility?
Authors Seeking Knowledge from University Presses
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
"...being inclusive by advancing and advocating for accessibility is the right thing to do and well aligned with the core mission of universities and university presses." This was pulled from the @aupresses.bsky.social's #AskUP accessibility section, a great resource for more info! (Linked below)
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Happy #TermTuesday! Today we're tackling accessibility (in the broadest sense). Accessible publishing is a nuanced and *important* aspect of book publishing. The way accessibility standards are implemented will vary from department-to-department and press-to-press.
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
🚨Job Alert🚨 Great for early career folks who are interested in learning more about the acquisitions process! Check it out! 👀
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
ICYMI, PAGES is back for the summer but with a twist! We'll be testing out the "any book" book club meeting, giving us an opportunity to just hang out, talk books, and stay connected. We'll be meeting on Thursday, July 24 at noon EST. Register at the link below! pupress.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
pupress.zoom.us
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: PAGES Book Club. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: PAGES Book Club. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Happy #TermTuesday! Today we're talking about page proofs, which is where a book really starts to take shape. For more information on what changes can be made at this stage, check out this article from @aupresses.bsky.social! (ask.up.hcommons.org/changes-made...)
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Another Tuesday? Another term! Clearing permissions is a crucial step but can be complex and nuanced due to the nature of copyright law. For a more detailed overview of the permissions process, please review @aupresses Permissions FAQs. #TermTuesday
A graphic defining the term "Permissions" as Permissions, or "clearing permissions," refers to documented authorization to reproduce copyrighted third-party material (quoted text, photos, graphs, charts, etc.) in a publication. Permission to reproduce such material is generally granted to an author/publisher by the copyright holder/primary source.
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Entry level marketing position with @princetonupress.bsky.social! 👀👇 📖Hybrid/remote eligible 📖$45,000/year 📖A minimum of 6 months of publishing experience or equivalent experience through an internship or work-study experience required. (A marketing focus is preferred.)
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Woohoo! Happy Tuesday, it's #TermTuesday! The structure of a press's Faculty Editorial Board can differ from press to press (especially when it comes to consortium presses). Projects published by a press generally should have Editorial Board approval before moving to launch/transmittal.
A graphic defining the term "Editorial Board" as faculty members from a press's host institution who serve to certify the scholarly quality (peer reviewers, peer reviews, etc.) of all books to be published by the press. All voting members in the AUP are required to have a faculty editorial board / committee.
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Paths in Publishing @pathsinpub.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Post-long weekend #TermTuesday that feels like a Monday but is actually a Tuesday! 📖 Today we're talking indexes! How indexes are handled varies from press to press and book to book.
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