12:00pm-2:00pm; The Graduate Center, CUNY; Room 9207

In this Thursday Dialogue, Ken Wissoker (Editorial Director of Duke University Press and Director of Intellectual Publics at the Graduate Center) in conversation with Kalle Westerling (Futures Initiative Fellow) will discuss best practices for doctoral students who intend to turn  their dissertations into books. Drawing on Ken’s long-standing expertise in academic publishing, the conversation will touch on a variety of topics: What is the difference between a dissertation and a book? At what point in the process should I contact an academic press? How should I prepare for different types of interactions with an editor (in-person, email, phone call)? What are some strategies for working effectively with an editor? What does an experienced editor look for in a book proposal? What does a book proposal and/or book contract look like? When does an experienced editor know when they see “good writing”? What goes into an editor’s decision in selecting a book for publication?

This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. No RSVP required.

We hope to see you there! If you have any questions about this event, please be in touch with Frances Tran, Postdoctoral Fellow and Interim Associate Director of the Futures Initiative (ftran@gc.cuny.edu).