Includes bibliographical references and index. bibliographical references.
Contents:
Managing yourself and your career -- Working with editorial teams -- Working with publishers -- Working with authors -- Working with reviewers -- Working with readers -- Early ideation -- Moving to action -- Managing the manuscript -- Managing peer review -- Managing the final stages to submission -- After the final manuscript is submitted -- Editing a collection of papers for a book -- Being a guest editor for a special issue of a scholarly journal -- Editing roles in non-traditional outlets.
Summary:
"Providing a detailed guide to editing multi-authored publications such as a collection of papers, a special issue of a journal, or an academic blog, this must-read book canvases the benefits and challenges of undertaking editorial work. This compact book is designed to guide new scholarly (co)editors through the complex journey of editing. It provides considered and detailed advice on the less well-known scholarly practices and the processes, challenges and rewards of this work, throughout the process from start to finish, with a focus on ensuring successful outcomes for all. Practical advice is delivered throughout this book, mapped against the wider context of academic life and values, covering topics such as: considering and preparing for how scholarly editing work fits with your academic career, your own values and your aspirations; building collaborative relationships with colleagues participating in the project, from publishers and co-editors to authors, reviewers and readers; and understanding the specific requirements of edited monographs, journal special issues and multi-authored blogs, including insights into what can go wrong and how to manage recovery. Offering critical insights into the realities of scholarly editing, this is an essential read for any academic who plans to undertake a scholarly editing project"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.