It's the last day of September, so #FeedingTheElephant brings you our monthly roundup! Check out our reading and podcast recommendations as well as a list of all the great pieces we published this month!
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September 30, 2026 at 3:12 PM
It's the last day of September, so #FeedingTheElephant brings you our monthly roundup! Check out our reading and podcast recommendations as well as a list of all the great pieces we published this month!
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So you have signed a book contract, and you realized that you are on the hook for indexing your work. @emily-elliott.bsky.social provides our #FeedingTheElephant readers with advice on indexing their work baed on her experience indexing a co-edited volume.
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Tips for Indexing Your Book | H-Net
A post from Feeding the Elephant: A Forum for Scholarly Communications.Post by Emily Joan Elliott, associate director of research and publications, H-Net.
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September 23, 2026 at 2:07 PM
So you have signed a book contract, and you realized that you are on the hook for indexing your work. @emily-elliott.bsky.social provides our #FeedingTheElephant readers with advice on indexing their work baed on her experience indexing a co-edited volume.
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Earlier this week, an author told me how helpful they were finding all the #PeerReviewWeek info that was circulating! Here’s what #FeedingtheElephant added to the Peer Review Week mix.
The #FeedingTheElephant Team is wrapping up its celebration of #PeerReviewWeek! On Monday, @catherinefte.bsky.social contextualized this year's theme of “capacity: volume, speed, and quality.”
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September 18, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Earlier this week, an author told me how helpful they were finding all the #PeerReviewWeek info that was circulating! Here’s what #FeedingtheElephant added to the Peer Review Week mix.
She also shared some past #FeedingTheElephant pieces on peer review. Check out these two classics by fellow co-editor @dawnd.bsky.social:
🔗 #PeerReviewSyllabus: networks.h-net.org/node/1883/di...
🔗 Working with Your Editor: 10 FAQs about Book Peer Review: networks.h-net.org/node/1883/di...
🔗 #PeerReviewSyllabus: networks.h-net.org/node/1883/di...
🔗 Working with Your Editor: 10 FAQs about Book Peer Review: networks.h-net.org/node/1883/di...
September 18, 2026 at 8:13 PM
She also shared some past #FeedingTheElephant pieces on peer review. Check out these two classics by fellow co-editor @dawnd.bsky.social:
🔗 #PeerReviewSyllabus: networks.h-net.org/node/1883/di...
🔗 Working with Your Editor: 10 FAQs about Book Peer Review: networks.h-net.org/node/1883/di...
🔗 #PeerReviewSyllabus: networks.h-net.org/node/1883/di...
🔗 Working with Your Editor: 10 FAQs about Book Peer Review: networks.h-net.org/node/1883/di...
The #FeedingTheElephant Team is wrapping up its celebration of #PeerReviewWeek! On Monday, @catherinefte.bsky.social contextualized this year's theme of “capacity: volume, speed, and quality.”
🔗 networks.h-net.org/group/discus...
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networks.h-net.org
September 18, 2026 at 8:10 PM
The #FeedingTheElephant Team is wrapping up its celebration of #PeerReviewWeek! On Monday, @catherinefte.bsky.social contextualized this year's theme of “capacity: volume, speed, and quality.”
🔗 networks.h-net.org/group/discus...
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More novel peer review and publishing practices can improve volume, speed, and quality.
In post from #FeedingTheElephant,
@emily-elliott.bsky.social discusses how
@h-net-journals.bsky.social, a growing portfolio of peer reviewed publications, embraces this innovative shift.
#PeerReviewWeek
In post from #FeedingTheElephant,
@emily-elliott.bsky.social discusses how
@h-net-journals.bsky.social, a growing portfolio of peer reviewed publications, embraces this innovative shift.
#PeerReviewWeek
September 17, 2026 at 4:11 PM
More novel peer review and publishing practices can improve volume, speed, and quality.
In post from #FeedingTheElephant,
@emily-elliott.bsky.social discusses how
@h-net-journals.bsky.social, a growing portfolio of peer reviewed publications, embraces this innovative shift.
#PeerReviewWeek
In post from #FeedingTheElephant,
@emily-elliott.bsky.social discusses how
@h-net-journals.bsky.social, a growing portfolio of peer reviewed publications, embraces this innovative shift.
#PeerReviewWeek
Vetting the solution: Did this study or plan undergo peer review? No, it did not, but peer review is important. Before my frustrating adventure to pick up lunch near the Capitol, we published a piece that I wrote for #FeedingTheElephant in honor of #PeerReviewWeek. Check it out.
Capacity: Volume, Speed, and Quality at H-Net Journals | H-Net
A post from Feeding the Elephant: A Forum for Scholarly Communications.Post by Emily Joan Elliott, associate director of research and publications, H-Net.
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September 16, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Vetting the solution: Did this study or plan undergo peer review? No, it did not, but peer review is important. Before my frustrating adventure to pick up lunch near the Capitol, we published a piece that I wrote for #FeedingTheElephant in honor of #PeerReviewWeek. Check it out.
H-Net Journals has a growing portfolio of peer reviewed publications, discussed in this morning's post from #FeedingTheElephant. Can more novel forms of peer review improve volume, speed, and quality--the theme of #PeerReviewWeek this year?
#FeedingTheElephant continues to celebrate #PeerReviewWeek. This morning, @emily-elliott.bsky.social considers how @h-net-journals.bsky.social's embrace of novel forms of peer review and innovative publishing practices has affected volume, speed, and quality.
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Capacity: Volume, Speed, and Quality at H-Net Journals | H-Net
A post from Feeding the Elephant: A Forum for Scholarly Communications.Post by Emily Joan Elliott, associate director of research and publications, H-Net.
networks.h-net.org
September 16, 2026 at 1:16 PM
H-Net Journals has a growing portfolio of peer reviewed publications, discussed in this morning's post from #FeedingTheElephant. Can more novel forms of peer review improve volume, speed, and quality--the theme of #PeerReviewWeek this year?
#FeedingTheElephant continues to celebrate #PeerReviewWeek. This morning, @emily-elliott.bsky.social considers how @h-net-journals.bsky.social's embrace of novel forms of peer review and innovative publishing practices has affected volume, speed, and quality.
🔗 networks.h-net.org/group/discus...
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Capacity: Volume, Speed, and Quality at H-Net Journals | H-Net
A post from Feeding the Elephant: A Forum for Scholarly Communications.Post by Emily Joan Elliott, associate director of research and publications, H-Net.
networks.h-net.org
September 16, 2026 at 1:14 PM
#FeedingTheElephant continues to celebrate #PeerReviewWeek. This morning, @emily-elliott.bsky.social considers how @h-net-journals.bsky.social's embrace of novel forms of peer review and innovative publishing practices has affected volume, speed, and quality.
🔗 networks.h-net.org/group/discus...
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It's #PeerReviewWeek! #FeedingtheElephant kicks off our coverage with some thoughts on Capacity: Volume, Speed, and Quality: networks.h-net.org/group/discus... On Wed. @emily-elliott.bsky.social describes innovations in peer review. @hnetbookchannel.bsky.social @aupresses.bsky.social
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September 14, 2026 at 10:44 PM
It's #PeerReviewWeek! #FeedingtheElephant kicks off our coverage with some thoughts on Capacity: Volume, Speed, and Quality: networks.h-net.org/group/discus... On Wed. @emily-elliott.bsky.social describes innovations in peer review. @hnetbookchannel.bsky.social @aupresses.bsky.social
#FeedingTheElephant is kicking off #PeerReviewWeek with a post from @catherinefte.bsky.social, explaining the theme and providing resources, including previous Elephant posts on peer review.
Tune back in on Wednesday for our next Peer Review Week post!
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Tune back in on Wednesday for our next Peer Review Week post!
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networks.h-net.org
September 14, 2026 at 12:30 PM
#FeedingTheElephant is kicking off #PeerReviewWeek with a post from @catherinefte.bsky.social, explaining the theme and providing resources, including previous Elephant posts on peer review.
Tune back in on Wednesday for our next Peer Review Week post!
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Tune back in on Wednesday for our next Peer Review Week post!
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Will budgetary concerns make scholarly publishers more selective? @lportwoodstacer.bsky.social writes for #FeedingTheElephant about the importance of a strong argument and how to make sure your manuscript has one.
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P.S. We are back to weekly publishing!
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P.S. We are back to weekly publishing!
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September 2, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Will budgetary concerns make scholarly publishers more selective? @lportwoodstacer.bsky.social writes for #FeedingTheElephant about the importance of a strong argument and how to make sure your manuscript has one.
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P.S. We are back to weekly publishing!
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P.S. We are back to weekly publishing!
The academic year is beginning. To wish summer a fond farewell, check out the #FeedingTheElephant August roundup, which includes several pieces on AI as our educator colleagues return to the classroom. We will return to weekly publishing in September, otherwise known as next week!
The Elephant Roundup (August 2026) | H-Net
A monthly newsletter from Feeding the Elephant: A Forum for Scholarly Communications.
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August 26, 2026 at 12:55 PM
The academic year is beginning. To wish summer a fond farewell, check out the #FeedingTheElephant August roundup, which includes several pieces on AI as our educator colleagues return to the classroom. We will return to weekly publishing in September, otherwise known as next week!
scholarly publishing is global, and that means translation! Minlei Ye describes how the Chinese University of Hong Kong makes it happen in the latest UP business model post on #FeedingtheElephant networks.h-net.org/group/discus...
Varieties of University Press Business Models: The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press | H-Net
A guest post from Feeding the Elephant: A Forum for Scholarly Communications.Guest post by Minlei Ye, assistant director and editorial manager, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press.
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August 12, 2026 at 9:51 PM
scholarly publishing is global, and that means translation! Minlei Ye describes how the Chinese University of Hong Kong makes it happen in the latest UP business model post on #FeedingtheElephant networks.h-net.org/group/discus...
Today on #FeedingTheElephant, Minlei Ye describes a distinctive multilingual publishing program at The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press that aims to build bridges between China and the West through extensive translation and considerable investment in editorial and production.
Varieties of University Press Business Models: The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press | H-Net
A guest post from Feeding the Elephant: A Forum for Scholarly Communications.Guest post by Minlei Ye, assistant director and editorial manager, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press.
networks.h-net.org
August 12, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Today on #FeedingTheElephant, Minlei Ye describes a distinctive multilingual publishing program at The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press that aims to build bridges between China and the West through extensive translation and considerable investment in editorial and production.
Proposed changes to OMB policy, metadata updates, and podcast and TV show recommendations. Find it in July's #FeedingTheElephant roundup! If you didn't read their recaps of #AUPresses26, check out what @michellechn.bsky.social and Heather Stauffer had to say!
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The Elephant Roundup (July 2026) | H-Net
A monthly newsletter from Feeding the Elephant: A Forum for
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July 29, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Proposed changes to OMB policy, metadata updates, and podcast and TV show recommendations. Find it in July's #FeedingTheElephant roundup! If you didn't read their recaps of #AUPresses26, check out what @michellechn.bsky.social and Heather Stauffer had to say!
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🔗 networks.h-net.org/group/discus...
If you're like me and weren't able to attend #AUPresses26, then @michellechn.bsky.social's reflection on of the conference will make you feel like you were there! Check out her thoughts in "AUPresses 2026: Swimming Upstream Together" on @hnetbookchannel.bsky.social's #FeedingTheElephant
AUPresses 2026: Swimming Upstream Together | H-Net
A guest post from
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July 2, 2026 at 2:23 PM
If you're like me and weren't able to attend #AUPresses26, then @michellechn.bsky.social's reflection on of the conference will make you feel like you were there! Check out her thoughts in "AUPresses 2026: Swimming Upstream Together" on @hnetbookchannel.bsky.social's #FeedingTheElephant
How are university press people like salmon? @michellechn.bsky.social explains! #AUPresses2026 #feedingtheelephant @aupresses.bsky.social : networks.h-net.org/group/discus...
AUPresses 2026: Swimming Upstream Together | H-Net
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July 1, 2026 at 10:53 PM
How are university press people like salmon? @michellechn.bsky.social explains! #AUPresses2026 #feedingtheelephant @aupresses.bsky.social : networks.h-net.org/group/discus...
One of our editors writes on the importance of community and mission in university press publishing
#FeedingTheElephant #ReadUP #scholarlypublishing #universitypress
#FeedingTheElephant #ReadUP #scholarlypublishing #universitypress
What did attendees take away from #AUPresses26? @michellechn.bsky.social writes for #FeedingTheElephant that, as one colleague pointed out, "we are all just swimming upstream together."
Check out Michelle's full recap and reflection, published today!
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Check out Michelle's full recap and reflection, published today!
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AUPresses 2026: Swimming Upstream Together | H-Net
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networks.h-net.org
July 1, 2026 at 3:21 PM
One of our editors writes on the importance of community and mission in university press publishing
#FeedingTheElephant #ReadUP #scholarlypublishing #universitypress
#FeedingTheElephant #ReadUP #scholarlypublishing #universitypress
Was honored to be asked to write a little something on my time at @aupresses.bsky.social 2026 for #FeedingTheElephant! Behold my musings on the UP landscape and the importance of our community.
What did attendees take away from #AUPresses26? @michellechn.bsky.social writes for #FeedingTheElephant that, as one colleague pointed out, "we are all just swimming upstream together."
Check out Michelle's full recap and reflection, published today!
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Check out Michelle's full recap and reflection, published today!
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AUPresses 2026: Swimming Upstream Together | H-Net
A guest post from
networks.h-net.org
July 1, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Was honored to be asked to write a little something on my time at @aupresses.bsky.social 2026 for #FeedingTheElephant! Behold my musings on the UP landscape and the importance of our community.
What did attendees take away from #AUPresses26? @michellechn.bsky.social writes for #FeedingTheElephant that, as one colleague pointed out, "we are all just swimming upstream together."
Check out Michelle's full recap and reflection, published today!
🔗 networks.h-net.org/group/discus...
Check out Michelle's full recap and reflection, published today!
🔗 networks.h-net.org/group/discus...
AUPresses 2026: Swimming Upstream Together | H-Net
A guest post from
networks.h-net.org
July 1, 2026 at 1:29 PM
What did attendees take away from #AUPresses26? @michellechn.bsky.social writes for #FeedingTheElephant that, as one colleague pointed out, "we are all just swimming upstream together."
Check out Michelle's full recap and reflection, published today!
🔗 networks.h-net.org/group/discus...
Check out Michelle's full recap and reflection, published today!
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What's going on with academic newsletters, open access, artificial intelligence, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence, and Audiobook Appreciation Month? Read the #FeedingTheElephant monthly roundup to find out!
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The Elephant Roundup (June 2026) | H-Net
A monthly newsletter from Feeding the Elephant: A Forum for Scholarly Communications.
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June 24, 2026 at 3:05 PM
What's going on with academic newsletters, open access, artificial intelligence, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence, and Audiobook Appreciation Month? Read the #FeedingTheElephant monthly roundup to find out!
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Many academic publishers are nonprofit affiliates of universities and scholarly societies. You have a choice to publish with presses that share your values. #ReadUP @aupresses.bsky.social You can see how it works on #feedingtheelephant: networks.h-net.org/group/pages/...
June 2, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Many academic publishers are nonprofit affiliates of universities and scholarly societies. You have a choice to publish with presses that share your values. #ReadUP @aupresses.bsky.social You can see how it works on #feedingtheelephant: networks.h-net.org/group/pages/...
As May draws to a close following a holiday weekend, we bring you the monthly #FeedingTheElephant roundup, complete with book recommendations, must read articles, and a great podcast suggestion!
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The Elephant Roundup (May 2026) | H-Net
A monthly newsletter from Feeding the Elephant: A Forum for Scholarly Communications.
networks.h-net.org
May 27, 2026 at 3:30 PM
As May draws to a close following a holiday weekend, we bring you the monthly #FeedingTheElephant roundup, complete with book recommendations, must read articles, and a great podcast suggestion!
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got plans to make progress on your next article or book this summer? Considering becoming a journal editor, or joining your university press's editorial board in the fall? #feedingtheelephant has resources for you: networks.h-net.org/group/discus...
Feeding the Elephant's Summer Project Syllabus | H-Net
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May 17, 2026 at 9:33 PM
got plans to make progress on your next article or book this summer? Considering becoming a journal editor, or joining your university press's editorial board in the fall? #feedingtheelephant has resources for you: networks.h-net.org/group/discus...