Canadian Politics



A12(a) - Roundtable - Navigating Book Publishing: Tips from MQUP, UTP and UBC Press

Date: Jun 4 | Time: 12:00pm to 01:30pm | Location:

Emily Andrew (McGill-Queen's University Press)
Dan Quinlan (University of Toronto Press)
Randy Schmidt (UBC Press)
Alex Marland (Acadia University)

Abstract: Thinking about publishing a book with a Canadian academic press? Join us for a conversation with editors from McGill-Queen's University Press, University of Toronto Press, and UBC Press who are keen to share their expertise and connect with aspiring authors and editors. We’ll cover initiating contact with a publisher, preparing a proposal, coordinating the manuscript, responding to peer review, securing funding, and marketing the published work. Whether you're looking to transform your PhD dissertation into a monograph, interested in coordinating an edited collection, or wrapping up a significant research project, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn from and connect with experienced book publishers.