Introduction Let’s get something straight right off the bat: publishing is not for the faint of heart. It’s a cutthroat industry where deadlines rule, trends shift like gusts of wind, and coffee is consumed by the gallon. Yet, despite the chaos (or perhaps because of it), one city has remained the undisputed capital of the … Read more
Introduction One of the first questions that haunts every aspiring author is: How many words should a book be? It’s a perfectly reasonable question, but like most things in publishing, the answer is not simple. There’s no magical number that fits all books, and anyone claiming otherwise is either oversimplifying or trying to sell you … Read more
Introduction Academic publishing has long been a mysterious black box. Papers are submitted, peer-reviewed, edited, and eventually published in prestigious journals, often after months or even years of back-and-forth revisions. For decades, this process has been viewed mainly as a human endeavor, driven by painstaking research, thoughtful analysis, and meticulous writing. But in recent years, … Read more
Introduction American literature is a curious beast. It has been both a mirror and a magnifying glass, reflecting the nation’s spirit while also enlarging its flaws and contradictions. It has produced giants who shook the literary world, set trends that rippled globally, and sparked debates that still smolder. Yet today, a cloud hangs over American … Read more
Introduction Elsevier, now a division of RELX plc, remains the dominant player in academic publishing. If you’ve glanced at headlines or overheard the occasional mutter in a faculty lounge, you’ve likely noticed that this giant isn’t just surviving. It is thriving, raking in profits that make Silicon Valley unicorns blush. But how much profit did … Read more