Introduction Publishing, at its core, is the orchestration of content from idea to distribution. Behind every polished book, journal article, blog post, or white paper is a rigorous workflow—a system of steps, tools, and people ensuring that ideas are translated into accessible, high-quality outputs. While the formats and audiences vary, the backbone of publishing workflows … Read more
Introduction AI isn’t coming to academic publishing; it’s already here. From manuscript screening and metadata enrichment to peer review support and marketing automation, artificial intelligence is becoming embedded in every stage of the scholarly publishing process. But unlike some industries where AI replaces human labor wholesale, publishing demands a subtler approach. Here, the challenge isn’t … Read more
Introduction In today’s academic publishing landscape, workflows aren’t just about producing books or journals—they’re about creating structured, discoverable, and durable digital content. For decades, many presses relied on linear, manual processes that were editorially sound but digitally fragile. That model doesn’t cut it anymore. An efficient publishing workflow must now support digital interoperability, rich metadata, … Read more
Introduction Designing a book cover is an integral part of the book publishing workflow. The book cover is critical in capturing readers’ attention and conveying what a book is about. This article covers key considerations you need to take when designing a book cover (either on your own or through a professional designer). We will … Read more