A very special day for Mick, Tara and Steve. While we started reviewing meme theories, Zygmunt Bauman's liquid metaphors flowed into the discussion. Are meme's sticky?

Tara introduces Anne McLeod's seminar on PhDs by podcasts, from the perspective of the doctoral candidate. The question time explores how doctoral writing and examination will transform as podcasting permeates doctoral education

Mick, Steve and Tara talk through that difficult stage of the doctorate when there is so much to read - and so little time!

Anne and Tara review her confirmation of candidature. We are tired and emotional - but still standing.

Anne, Steve and Tara talk through the build up to Anne's confirmation of candidature.

Steve and Tara discuss the hardest part of book publishing: rejection. How is it best handled in a positive and productive way?

Notions of quality are transforming in publishing and for publishers. Steve and Tara talk through this change.

Steve and Tara discuss how to work with editors on special topics and special collections.

Steve and Tara continue their book publishing series, exploring how to manage the great challenge of coauthors.

In this final podcast in their series, Steve and Tara provide a step-by-step guide to creating a book proposal.