Academic Publishing

Publish or perish – publishing is of enormous importance in academic communication. Those who do not publish in academia do not disseminate their findings and achievements and thus remain invisible within their field.

Drawing on decades of publishing experience, we work with you in our publication workshops to develop a suitable publication strategy: how to find the right publishing partner; which publication format is appropriate for your text; how to present your project to a publisher in the best possible way; and which conditions should (ideally) apply when working together.

In short: how to position your publication – and thus yourself – visibly within your academic community.

You can choose from the following focal areas, on the basis of which we will create a tailored offer for you:

 

On-site and online workshops

• Publishing – the publisher’s perspective: Why does a publisher do what they do? How do publishers look at publications?
• Assessing your own publication: What do you have to offer? What do you need?
• The right partner for your publication: Digital or print? Publisher or journal? Is Open Access an option?
• Timing, context, approach: Whom do you approach, at what point, and in what form?
• Copyright: plagiarism and self-plagiarism: What do you need to watch out for? What are you allowed to do? What is completely off-limits?
• Abstract, proposal: Exercise in presenting your own project
• Assessing projects from a publication perspective: Exercise in manuscript evaluation and peer feedback
• International publishing
• Strategic planning: Publication strategy, building reputation – with practical exercises

 

We are happy to tailor the focus to your needs and wishes.Trainers: Barbara Budrich, Jakob Horstmann, Miriam von Maydell

 

Ask the Publisher!

How to write a proposal. Which criteria should you apply to choose the right publisher? How can you approach your preferred publishing partner? Once you decided to get published, you will need to deal with the publishing world. Organizing conferences and workshops or working on relevant topics also tends to spark the wish to publish the results.

In this format, after a concise introductory talk on the basics of academic publishing, participants have the opportunity to ask all the questions they are burning to ask – whether about their own publication or about publishing in general.

 

Academic Publishing

What does it take to get your research published? What criteria do publishers apply when deciding for or against a proposed project? How do you find and approach the best journal for your article? What matters in book contract negotiations?

Covering these and many more questions, this workshop gives you an insider’s view of academic publishing. Aimed at early- and mid-career academics, the course lays out a complete roadmap for a successful journal and/or book submission. The course includes practical exercises in proposal writing and contract negotiations. Developing a sharp sense of marketing and sales aspects is also crucial for any successful author.

Trainers: Jakob Horstmann, Barbara Budrich

 

Publishing in the English-Language Academic Market for Non-Native Speakers

For non-native speakers, the Anglo-American publishing environment can be dauntingly different. It operates according to culturally specific rules that are not obvious to outsiders. Yet for any international scholar, publications in English-language journals and books are a major stepping stone to a successful career.

This course takes an external perspective on academic publishing in the English-language market and provides those unfamiliar with the specifics of UK and US publishers with all the information they need to approach the press of their choice with confidence.

Trainer: Jakob Horstmann