“You can’t think yourself out of a writing block; you have to write yourself out of a thinking block.” ~John…
Schulman receives TAA Publication Grant
Vanessa Schulman, an Assistant Professor in the School of Art at Illinois State University, received a TAA Publication Grant to support the…
Salus receives TAA Publication Grant
Carol Salus, an Associate Professor at Kent State University, received a TAA Publication Grant to cover a portion of the…
Forming a publisher relationship: The acquisitions editor
For aspiring higher education authors and content writers, one of the first goals is to connect with a publisher. The next step is to leverage that connection into an immediate contract offer or build a working relationship that will one day result in a contract.
In this first installment of a three-part series, I’ll provide some insights about acquisitions editors. The acquisitions editor is the gatekeeper to forming a productive publisher relationship, so it’s particularly useful for authors to understand who acquisitions editors are and what typically motivates them.
Let’s start with a brief overview of the acquisitions editor’s role, key responsibilities, and performance metrics. Then I’ll cover how authors can leverage this knowledge in building a relationship with a publisher.
TAA announces call for proposals for 28th annual conference
The Text and Academic Authors Association is pleased to announce a call for proposals for its 28th Annual Textbook &…
3 Tips to succeeding as a textbook author
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