How to Publish a Book with a University Press: A Scholarly Publishing Seminar

James MacNevin and Shalini Nanayakkara, editors at the University of British Columbia Press, are pleased to present a book publishing workshop on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, @ 11 a.m. at York Lanes room 242. The session will consist of a 45-minute presentation followed by a Q&A period. Graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty in the social sciences and humanities are welcome to attend.

The talk will focus on scholarly book publishing and will provide an opportunity to learn about the process of publishing with a university press in Canada. Topics of discussion include:

• what distinguishes university presses from other publishers
• how to locate the appropriate publisher for your work
• how to prepare a compelling proposal
• how to turn your thesis into a book
• the peer review process
• sources of funding for scholarly monographs
• what to expect of your publisher and what your publisher will expect of you

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Time: 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

Location: 242 York Lanes

Partner: UBC Press

*Registration is required | RSVP Link