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Oh hey it's 👻 spooky season 🎃, also known to this editor as #AFS2026

Folklorists in Asheville: editors from @uwiscpress.bsky.social & @utpress.bsky.social & I will be speaking about book publishing bright early AM on WED OCT 28. So chug a coffee & come learn ✨ all the secrets ✨ of the industry 👀

October 28th, 2026, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM EDT Top of The Plaza From Manuscript to Monograph: Understanding the Academic Book Publishing Lifecycle Forum Chair: Michelle Chen. Forum Members: Amber Rose Cederström, Aidan Watson-Morris. How does an idea become a book? What makes a successful book proposal, and, in turn, what authorial practices make for a successful book? Via a roundtable conversation geared specifically to the field of folklore, acquisitions editors from participating university presses will provide a comprehensive exploration of the academic book publishing process, guiding attendees through each critical stage—from initial manuscript development to peer review, editorial board approval, and final publication. Of interest to scholars at all stages of their careers, the session will demystify the publishing process and highlight best practices for successfully navigating book publishing at academic presses.