Hosted by the EMPTINESS project and co-organised by Stanford University Press, this series of masterclasses will demystify digital project development, publishing, and preservation. While the traditional print book has and will continue to advance scholarly communication, it is becoming increasingly more useful to present scholarly arguments in a multimodal framework. Digital publications allow authors to frame their arguments within and alongside the data, media, and multi-linear pathways that best represent and exemplify those arguments. The masterclasses will present insights into the various aspects of digital publishing, from making the decision to go digital and securing funding and partnerships, to working with a publisher and ensuring a project’s longevity.

The event will be of particular interest to Social Sciences and Arts & Humanities researchers and publishers as well as digital technicians/research software engineers interested in digital preservation pathways and web archiving.

‘Working with a Publisher’ (3rd of 4 masterclasses): From drafting text and preparing multimedia assets, to writing a proposal and identifying potential publishers, to managing expectations for peer review, contracts, and production, the digital publishing trajectory consists of a series of efforts and milestones that together inform a final product that is equal in value and legitimacy to a traditional book. This masterclass will help authors navigate the process and convey to supporters and stakeholders the scholarly rigor and innovative practices inherent in digital publications.

Attendance is free, but places are limited. We look forward to seeing you there!