Getting It Published: A Guide for Scholars and Anyone Else Serious about Serious Books – A Personal Reflection As a book blogger and an academic writer, I was excited to dive into the third edition of Getting It Published by William Germano. It’s not often a book piques your interest like this, especially in the realm of scholarly publishing, a world teeming with complexities and nuances. Germano, a seasoned professor and author, has spent decades unraveling this web, and his insights felt like a warm invitation into the arcane...

Review: Writing on the Job: Best Practices for Communicating in the Digital Age (Skills for Scholars) When I stumbled upon Writing on the Job by Martha Coven, a smile crept across my face. As someone who has struggled with the fine art of concise writing—often drowning in a sea of words—I felt an instant connection with this compact guide that promised to demystify professional communication in the digital age. The title immediately piqued my interest, as every day presents new opportunities (and challenges!) to articulate thoughts clearly and effectively. Coven,...