From Dissertation to Book (to Next Book)

The process of turning a dissertation into a book mystifies most newly minted PhDs. The second book equally confounding. Carey C. Newman, Executive Editor, Fortress Press, addresses the questions surrounding both the first and next book based on his 30 years of experience as a midwife for academic books. Prior to joining Fortress, Newman was director of Baylor University Press and served as senior editor for academic books at Westminster John Knox Press. Newman has also held numerous academic appointments and is himself the author of several academic books. Dr. Newman will share insights from his newly published, Mango Tree: The Artistry and Alchemy of Writing (Friendship Press, 2023). Professor Margaret Kamitsuka, who serves on the AAR Publications Committee, will convene this session, which will include ample time for Q&A.