In this informative episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley interviews coach Heather Witcher about the growing trend of short form academic books. Learn what these publications are, who they're for, and why they're becoming increasingly popular among academic presses. Heather shares her personal experience publishing in Palgrave's Pivot series and offers valuable insights about the proposal process for these focused, timely works.

This episode explores how short form books provide an excellent option for niche topics that may be too focused for traditional monographs but too extensive for journal articles. At 30,000-50,000 words, these publications occupy the perfect middle ground while still counting as book publications for most universities. Discover how these more accessible texts are aimed at both academic and general audiences, requiring authors to demonstrate current relevance and impact.

DP&L Resources

• Don't miss our upcoming FREE webinar! Join us Tuesday, May 20th at noon Eastern for a detailed workshop on "Short Form Book Proposals" with Heather Witcher. Learn specific writing strategies for developing these shorter academic works. Register now as seats are still available! If you miss the live event, email [email protected] for a recording.
• The Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA) is sponsoring their Academic Authoring Conference on June 6-7, with registration still open. Don't miss their free pre-conference workshop on Thursday, June 5th featuring Danielle Stevens' session "Book Proposals: 5 Myths and 5 Action Steps" - a perfect complement to our short form books webinar!
• Need personalized support with your book proposals? Our team of experienced writing coaches can help you develop strategies tailored to your needs. Email [email protected] to learn more.