Tara Brabazon podcast

Steve and Tara discuss the challenges and advantages of edited collections in academic book publishing. They explore digitization by major publishers and the selection process, highlighting benefits like relevance to current issues and diverse authorship. They also touch on the diversity of voices in edited collections and the decision between refereed journals and edited collections for interdisciplinary impact.

Authors discuss challenges with publishers including unexpected financial demands, rejections, and the importance of editor relationships. They also explore the complexities of book publishing in academia, sharing personal success stories and strategies for navigating the industry.

Tara and Steve discuss the dilemma of prioritizing between books and refereed articles in academia. They navigate through emotional investments, project scale, and decision-making processes, emphasizing the evolving landscape of academic literature. The shift towards shorter book formats and the influence of accelerated culture on publishing are also explored.

Steve and Tara discuss the importance of writing a book in academia, highlighting how it solidifies ideas and establishes expertise. They explore the personal dedication involved, emphasizing its non-monetary worth. They also touch on the impact of writing style and the role of editors in recognizing potential.

Tara Brabazon and Steve Redhead introduce the first podcast in their series on academic book publishing. This first sessions asks if - and why - books matter.

Anne McLeod, Steve Redhead and Tara Brabazon work on developing the relationship between her written proposal and her oral presentation. It is time for a bit of jazz.

Mick, Steve and Tara explore the role of Dick Hebdige's "Subculture" in the memes project. Particularly Mick asks about the level of consciousness in and through bricolage.

Anne McLeod, Steve Redhead and Tara Brabazon review her performance in the mock.

Mick Winter talks with Tara Brabazon and Steve Redhead to discuss his PhD. There is attention on how a film line becomes memorable and moves through space and time.

Yes, the time for Anne McLeod's mock exam is upon us! Steve, Tara and Anne rehearse the question and answer format for her confirmation of candidature for her PhD. Real time. Real answers. Weird things happened.