I’ve spent the last several weeks in this newsletter talking about the elements of an effective scholarly book proposal and what purpose it all serves when an acquiring editor decides whether to pursue a project or not. If you’ve been following along, you know that you need to demonstrate that you’re offering a manuscript with a strong argument, a significant intellectual contribution, and a clearly articulated audience. But that doesn’t cover all the bases quite yet, because editors and peer reviewers will be judging your proposal not just for its content but also for its style.
Are You Good Company?
Are You Good Company?
Are You Good Company?
I’ve spent the last several weeks in this newsletter talking about the elements of an effective scholarly book proposal and what purpose it all serves when an acquiring editor decides whether to pursue a project or not. If you’ve been following along, you know that you need to demonstrate that you’re offering a manuscript with a strong argument, a significant intellectual contribution, and a clearly articulated audience. But that doesn’t cover all the bases quite yet, because editors and peer reviewers will be judging your proposal not just for its content but also for its style.