If you’re seeking to write to broader audiences, op-eds can be an effective way to draw on your skills as a historian to discuss the present-day implications of your research, historicize contemporary issues, and spotlight the concerns of those in your community.
What Are Work Plans, Why They Are Useful, and How to Create One
Learn how to craft a work plan for articles, books, and other projects. While work plans are helpful for fellowship and grant applications, they also provide great motivation to start the new year!
A Short Guide to Publishing in Peer-Reviewed Journals
This short guide explains the importance of publishing in peer reviewed journals and gives tips on how best to do it.
A University Press Wants to Publish my Dissertation!: How to Negotiate the Book Contract
This piece explores important "dos" and "don'ts" for scholars on the cusp of signing with an editor for their first book.
My Dissertation is Done! Now What?: How to Get a University Press Interested in your Book Project
This piece breaks down the steps recent PhDs should take to find the right academic press for their first book, including important "dos" and "don'ts."