reader reports

Between Advance Contract and Final Book Manuscript Submission

What goes into producing the final manuscript of an academic book? Here’s how I navigated the timeline, responded to reader reports, and made the final revisions after signing an advance contract.

How to Write a Response to Reader Reports after Peer Review

How should you respond to the reader reports from your academic book manuscript or book proposal after going through peer review? This post demystifies common misconceptions about the power of the reviewers and advice on how to craft the response letter, including a template you can start from.

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