Happy #TermTuesday, PIP people!
We're following up last week's POD post with its printing counterpart: offset!
We're following up last week's POD post with its printing counterpart: offset!
May 13, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Happy #TermTuesday, PIP people!
We're following up last week's POD post with its printing counterpart: offset!
We're following up last week's POD post with its printing counterpart: offset!
Howdy BlueSKy! We're coming at you live with our first #TermTuesday! Huzzah!
#TermTuesday is meant to help demystify publishing industry terminology.
Today we are covering "series editors"! Series eds often provide additional sources of support, feedback, expertise, & advocacy for the author.
#TermTuesday is meant to help demystify publishing industry terminology.
Today we are covering "series editors"! Series eds often provide additional sources of support, feedback, expertise, & advocacy for the author.
July 9, 2024 at 3:29 PM
Howdy BlueSKy! We're coming at you live with our first #TermTuesday! Huzzah!
#TermTuesday is meant to help demystify publishing industry terminology.
Today we are covering "series editors"! Series eds often provide additional sources of support, feedback, expertise, & advocacy for the author.
#TermTuesday is meant to help demystify publishing industry terminology.
Today we are covering "series editors"! Series eds often provide additional sources of support, feedback, expertise, & advocacy for the author.
We’re kicking off #TermTuesday, a weekly breakdown of key concepts in modern networking, #cybersecurity, and #cyberwarfare, starting with zero trust, or the belief that enterprises shouldn't automatically trust any user or device by default. Learn more here: www.zerotier.com/glossary/?ut...
June 30, 2026 at 7:32 PM
We’re kicking off #TermTuesday, a weekly breakdown of key concepts in modern networking, #cybersecurity, and #cyberwarfare, starting with zero trust, or the belief that enterprises shouldn't automatically trust any user or device by default. Learn more here: www.zerotier.com/glossary/?ut...
Did you read last week's term and wonder what "metadata" even is? We've got you covered. It's #TermTuesday!
Metadata mainly falls into marketing's purview, but all departments will help contribute the necessary information (page count! pub date! subject area! BISACS! price! ... the list goes on)!
Metadata mainly falls into marketing's purview, but all departments will help contribute the necessary information (page count! pub date! subject area! BISACS! price! ... the list goes on)!
March 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Did you read last week's term and wonder what "metadata" even is? We've got you covered. It's #TermTuesday!
Metadata mainly falls into marketing's purview, but all departments will help contribute the necessary information (page count! pub date! subject area! BISACS! price! ... the list goes on)!
Metadata mainly falls into marketing's purview, but all departments will help contribute the necessary information (page count! pub date! subject area! BISACS! price! ... the list goes on)!
Happy #TermTuesday, PIPsters! What does it mean when a book is "Launched" or "Transmitted"?
The specific workflow varies from press to press, but Launch/Transmittal is the phase of a manuscript's life where the rest of the Press (Mkting, EDP, etc) can begin sinking their teeth into the project.
The specific workflow varies from press to press, but Launch/Transmittal is the phase of a manuscript's life where the rest of the Press (Mkting, EDP, etc) can begin sinking their teeth into the project.
March 18, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Happy #TermTuesday, PIPsters! What does it mean when a book is "Launched" or "Transmitted"?
The specific workflow varies from press to press, but Launch/Transmittal is the phase of a manuscript's life where the rest of the Press (Mkting, EDP, etc) can begin sinking their teeth into the project.
The specific workflow varies from press to press, but Launch/Transmittal is the phase of a manuscript's life where the rest of the Press (Mkting, EDP, etc) can begin sinking their teeth into the project.
It's #TermTuesday, PIPsters.
Peer review is the backbone of UP publishing, and a major part of an acquisition editor's job. We ❤️ peer review!
Have a great holiday weekend, folks!
#pathsinpub
Peer review is the backbone of UP publishing, and a major part of an acquisition editor's job. We ❤️ peer review!
Have a great holiday weekend, folks!
#pathsinpub
November 26, 2024 at 7:07 PM
It's #TermTuesday, PIPsters.
Peer review is the backbone of UP publishing, and a major part of an acquisition editor's job. We ❤️ peer review!
Have a great holiday weekend, folks!
#pathsinpub
Peer review is the backbone of UP publishing, and a major part of an acquisition editor's job. We ❤️ peer review!
Have a great holiday weekend, folks!
#pathsinpub
We are continuing our book-type mini-series for #TermTuesday with... trade books!
Trade books can be found on many university press's lists, as UPs can publish for trade and academic markets. Many UPs have a regional trade list w/ books specific to their geographic location.
Trade books can be found on many university press's lists, as UPs can publish for trade and academic markets. Many UPs have a regional trade list w/ books specific to their geographic location.
August 27, 2024 at 5:45 PM
We are continuing our book-type mini-series for #TermTuesday with... trade books!
Trade books can be found on many university press's lists, as UPs can publish for trade and academic markets. Many UPs have a regional trade list w/ books specific to their geographic location.
Trade books can be found on many university press's lists, as UPs can publish for trade and academic markets. Many UPs have a regional trade list w/ books specific to their geographic location.
Happy #TermTuesday! Today we're tackling accessibility (in the broadest sense).
Accessible publishing is a nuanced and *important* aspect of book publishing. The way accessibility standards are implemented will vary from department-to-department and press-to-press.
Accessible publishing is a nuanced and *important* aspect of book publishing. The way accessibility standards are implemented will vary from department-to-department and press-to-press.
July 8, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Happy #TermTuesday! Today we're tackling accessibility (in the broadest sense).
Accessible publishing is a nuanced and *important* aspect of book publishing. The way accessibility standards are implemented will vary from department-to-department and press-to-press.
Accessible publishing is a nuanced and *important* aspect of book publishing. The way accessibility standards are implemented will vary from department-to-department and press-to-press.
Happy #TermTuesday! Today we're talking about page proofs, which is where a book really starts to take shape.
For more information on what changes can be made at this stage, check out this article from @aupresses.bsky.social!
(ask.up.hcommons.org/changes-made...)
For more information on what changes can be made at this stage, check out this article from @aupresses.bsky.social!
(ask.up.hcommons.org/changes-made...)
June 24, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Happy #TermTuesday! Today we're talking about page proofs, which is where a book really starts to take shape.
For more information on what changes can be made at this stage, check out this article from @aupresses.bsky.social!
(ask.up.hcommons.org/changes-made...)
For more information on what changes can be made at this stage, check out this article from @aupresses.bsky.social!
(ask.up.hcommons.org/changes-made...)
PIPsters! If you have suggestions for terms you'd like to see featured in #TermTuesday, send us a DM!✨
August 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
PIPsters! If you have suggestions for terms you'd like to see featured in #TermTuesday, send us a DM!✨
Following up last week's #TermTuesday with another #TBT!
What types of peer review are there? Most university presses operate using single anonymous reviews!
#PathsinPub
What types of peer review are there? Most university presses operate using single anonymous reviews!
#PathsinPub
February 11, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Following up last week's #TermTuesday with another #TBT!
What types of peer review are there? Most university presses operate using single anonymous reviews!
#PathsinPub
What types of peer review are there? Most university presses operate using single anonymous reviews!
#PathsinPub
Happy #TermTuesday! Today we're thinking about monographs... what are they??
Monographs generally comprise a bulk of many university press's lists as they are books based on extensive research, written for an academic audience, & provide a detailed exploration of a subject.
Monographs generally comprise a bulk of many university press's lists as they are books based on extensive research, written for an academic audience, & provide a detailed exploration of a subject.
August 13, 2024 at 5:09 PM
Happy #TermTuesday! Today we're thinking about monographs... what are they??
Monographs generally comprise a bulk of many university press's lists as they are books based on extensive research, written for an academic audience, & provide a detailed exploration of a subject.
Monographs generally comprise a bulk of many university press's lists as they are books based on extensive research, written for an academic audience, & provide a detailed exploration of a subject.
You already know it's #TermTuesday, but did you know that it's also #OAWeek?
The #OpenAccess model is an global publishing movement that extends the reach and impact of scholarly work & promotes equitable public engagement. Not all presses publish OA, but others are known for it!
The #OpenAccess model is an global publishing movement that extends the reach and impact of scholarly work & promotes equitable public engagement. Not all presses publish OA, but others are known for it!
October 22, 2024 at 6:47 PM
You already know it's #TermTuesday, but did you know that it's also #OAWeek?
The #OpenAccess model is an global publishing movement that extends the reach and impact of scholarly work & promotes equitable public engagement. Not all presses publish OA, but others are known for it!
The #OpenAccess model is an global publishing movement that extends the reach and impact of scholarly work & promotes equitable public engagement. Not all presses publish OA, but others are known for it!
Happy #TermTuesday! Today and next week, we'll go over the proofs stage, which is where a book really starts to take shape.
For more information on what changes can be made at this stage, check out this article from @aupresses.bsky.social! (ask.up.hcommons.org/changes-made...)
For more information on what changes can be made at this stage, check out this article from @aupresses.bsky.social! (ask.up.hcommons.org/changes-made...)
September 17, 2024 at 9:30 PM
Happy #TermTuesday! Today and next week, we'll go over the proofs stage, which is where a book really starts to take shape.
For more information on what changes can be made at this stage, check out this article from @aupresses.bsky.social! (ask.up.hcommons.org/changes-made...)
For more information on what changes can be made at this stage, check out this article from @aupresses.bsky.social! (ask.up.hcommons.org/changes-made...)
We are back from the weekend with another #TermTuesday!
Last week we covered what a book series is, so we're following that up by talking about series editors and what they do.
Last week we covered what a book series is, so we're following that up by talking about series editors and what they do.
August 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
We are back from the weekend with another #TermTuesday!
Last week we covered what a book series is, so we're following that up by talking about series editors and what they do.
Last week we covered what a book series is, so we're following that up by talking about series editors and what they do.
It's #TermTuesday and we're back to talk about edited volumes!
These books are comprehensive volumes that explore a singular topic from the different perspectives of the volume's contributors.
These books are comprehensive volumes that explore a singular topic from the different perspectives of the volume's contributors.
September 30, 2025 at 6:48 PM
It's #TermTuesday and we're back to talk about edited volumes!
These books are comprehensive volumes that explore a singular topic from the different perspectives of the volume's contributors.
These books are comprehensive volumes that explore a singular topic from the different perspectives of the volume's contributors.
It's #TermTuesday, and we're back to talk about edited volumes!
These books are comprehensive volumes that explore a singular topic from the different perspectives of the volume's contributors.
These books are comprehensive volumes that explore a singular topic from the different perspectives of the volume's contributors.
August 20, 2024 at 7:08 PM
It's #TermTuesday, and we're back to talk about edited volumes!
These books are comprehensive volumes that explore a singular topic from the different perspectives of the volume's contributors.
These books are comprehensive volumes that explore a singular topic from the different perspectives of the volume's contributors.
Hello and happy #TermTuesday! This week we have the advance contract.
These can be a powerful tool of acquisition—a promise to an author before the book is even written that the press wants it. Policies on advance contracts vary press to press!
These can be a powerful tool of acquisition—a promise to an author before the book is even written that the press wants it. Policies on advance contracts vary press to press!
February 25, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Hello and happy #TermTuesday! This week we have the advance contract.
These can be a powerful tool of acquisition—a promise to an author before the book is even written that the press wants it. Policies on advance contracts vary press to press!
These can be a powerful tool of acquisition—a promise to an author before the book is even written that the press wants it. Policies on advance contracts vary press to press!
Some books might feature a gallery of images rather than interspersed images throughout the text. Including a gallery is usually a strategic decision depending on the project, as galleries can reduce production costs & affect the reader's navigation of the text.
#TermTuesday!
#TermTuesday!
July 16, 2024 at 6:29 PM
Some books might feature a gallery of images rather than interspersed images throughout the text. Including a gallery is usually a strategic decision depending on the project, as galleries can reduce production costs & affect the reader's navigation of the text.
#TermTuesday!
#TermTuesday!
Happy #TermTuesday!
Ever heard of POD? POD has made a name for itself as one of the two primary printing methods. Next week, we'll talk offset!
Here are two resources from the AUP to give additional info on POD!
ask.up.hcommons.org/what-is-prin...
ask.up.hcommons.org/why-use-prin...
Ever heard of POD? POD has made a name for itself as one of the two primary printing methods. Next week, we'll talk offset!
Here are two resources from the AUP to give additional info on POD!
ask.up.hcommons.org/what-is-prin...
ask.up.hcommons.org/why-use-prin...
May 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Happy #TermTuesday!
Ever heard of POD? POD has made a name for itself as one of the two primary printing methods. Next week, we'll talk offset!
Here are two resources from the AUP to give additional info on POD!
ask.up.hcommons.org/what-is-prin...
ask.up.hcommons.org/why-use-prin...
Ever heard of POD? POD has made a name for itself as one of the two primary printing methods. Next week, we'll talk offset!
Here are two resources from the AUP to give additional info on POD!
ask.up.hcommons.org/what-is-prin...
ask.up.hcommons.org/why-use-prin...
It's our first #TermTuesday of 2025, and we're so excited! Today we're talking about comp titles (comparable titles / competing titles) which are a great tool for both authors and publishers alike.
Are you an author or publisher? And when do you use comp titles in your work?
Are you an author or publisher? And when do you use comp titles in your work?
January 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM
It's our first #TermTuesday of 2025, and we're so excited! Today we're talking about comp titles (comparable titles / competing titles) which are a great tool for both authors and publishers alike.
Are you an author or publisher? And when do you use comp titles in your work?
Are you an author or publisher? And when do you use comp titles in your work?
Today's #TermTuesday is on ARCs!
Not every book will get an ARC and some will get digital ARCs instead of bound ones. It depends on the book's marketing needs.
Pronunciation is a bit of a choose your own adventure here. But we're always curious, how do you pronounce it?
Not every book will get an ARC and some will get digital ARCs instead of bound ones. It depends on the book's marketing needs.
Pronunciation is a bit of a choose your own adventure here. But we're always curious, how do you pronounce it?
February 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Today's #TermTuesday is on ARCs!
Not every book will get an ARC and some will get digital ARCs instead of bound ones. It depends on the book's marketing needs.
Pronunciation is a bit of a choose your own adventure here. But we're always curious, how do you pronounce it?
Not every book will get an ARC and some will get digital ARCs instead of bound ones. It depends on the book's marketing needs.
Pronunciation is a bit of a choose your own adventure here. But we're always curious, how do you pronounce it?
It's #TermTuesday and we're talking P&Ls! Presses usually have a standard, in-house form or spreadsheet that varies from place to place. What gets factored in, when this is checked, and how depends on the publisher!
(If you're at a press, do your P&Ls have a different name?)
(If you're at a press, do your P&Ls have a different name?)
April 8, 2025 at 6:03 PM
It's #TermTuesday and we're talking P&Ls! Presses usually have a standard, in-house form or spreadsheet that varies from place to place. What gets factored in, when this is checked, and how depends on the publisher!
(If you're at a press, do your P&Ls have a different name?)
(If you're at a press, do your P&Ls have a different name?)
📖 Happy #TermTuesday! 📖
Today we're talking about gratis copies, because who doesn't love a free book! If you're at a publishing house, do you have a different term for these free copies? And do you have other reasons for giving away books at no charge? We'd love to hear from you!
Today we're talking about gratis copies, because who doesn't love a free book! If you're at a publishing house, do you have a different term for these free copies? And do you have other reasons for giving away books at no charge? We'd love to hear from you!
January 14, 2025 at 8:06 PM
📖 Happy #TermTuesday! 📖
Today we're talking about gratis copies, because who doesn't love a free book! If you're at a publishing house, do you have a different term for these free copies? And do you have other reasons for giving away books at no charge? We'd love to hear from you!
Today we're talking about gratis copies, because who doesn't love a free book! If you're at a publishing house, do you have a different term for these free copies? And do you have other reasons for giving away books at no charge? We'd love to hear from you!
Happy #TermTuesday, folks!
Book series are common among presses and play varying roles in their list of publications (depending on the press & the active series they have). Series are a great way to establish niches, revitalize topics, and make space for underrepresented voices.
Book series are common among presses and play varying roles in their list of publications (depending on the press & the active series they have). Series are a great way to establish niches, revitalize topics, and make space for underrepresented voices.
July 29, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Happy #TermTuesday, folks!
Book series are common among presses and play varying roles in their list of publications (depending on the press & the active series they have). Series are a great way to establish niches, revitalize topics, and make space for underrepresented voices.
Book series are common among presses and play varying roles in their list of publications (depending on the press & the active series they have). Series are a great way to establish niches, revitalize topics, and make space for underrepresented voices.