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Program for the Book and the Scholar:
Celebrating the Year of the University Press
September 23-24, 2004
John C. Hodges Library
Lindsay Young Auditorium
Friday, September 24
Writers Workshop
Friday sessions are geared towards those who are thinking about publishing their academic work, but aren't familiar with the process. Junior faculty and graduate students may be especially interested in attending the workshop.
Moderated by Jennifer Siler, Director, UT Press
| 7:30 - 8:00 |
Coffee (Faculty Lounge, Room 258) |
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| 8:00 - 8:50 |
What's the Difference? The Dissertation Becomes the Book |
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University Press editor and author will discuss the steps unpublished authors can take with their manuscipts to prepare them for publication.
Scot Danforth, Acquisitions Editor, UT Press
Dan Pierce, Author |
| 9:00 - 9:50 |
Finding a Publisher: Research and Presentation |
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Every press has areas of specialization. Panelists will discuss how authors can discover the press that is best suited and most likely to publish their work. |
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Steve Wrinn, Director, University Press of Kentucky
Peter Givler, Executive Director, AAUP |
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| 10:00 - 10:50 |
The Author's Role in the Publication Process |
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Panelists will discuss book contracts, the transformation of the book from manuscript to page proofs, marketing questionnaires, and how to use book reviews to promote your book. |
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Tom Post, Publicity and Promotions Manager, UT Press
Cheryl Carson, Marketing Manager, UT Press |
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| 11:00 - 11:50 |
Workshop Questions & Answers: |
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Conversation Among Panelists and Audience |
Event Program
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