'Publishing as Process' Live conference recording

As part of the Academic Book Publishing Conference 2025, this live podcast recording, Publishing as Process, is a conversation on the stages, challenges, and strategies of academic book publishing. Chaired by Professor Simon Swain, FBA, the panel brings together four distinguished voices from across the book publishing landscape: Michelle Houston (Manchester University Press), Dr Lucy Benjamin (published academic and Network member), Jon Davies (Georgia University Press), and Professor Sharon Monteith, FBA.

Together, they explore the academic book publishing journey from proposal to publication, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at what happens once a manuscript enters the publishing pipeline. Listeners will gain practical advice on how to approach a publisher, understand the editorial process, and navigate the evolving terrain of academic book publishing. This episode provides essential guidance for researchers at all career stages, especially those preparing their first proposal.