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Why I Signed With the Literary Agent Who Didn’t Want My Book
Working with an agent who challenges your vision for your manuscript could push you to think more deeply and ultimately write a better book.
Bard’s Crisis Reveals How Presidents Can Escape Oversight
Long tenure plus fundraising power plus board alignment equals an authority structure that few in higher education know how to interrupt.
3 University Press Editors, 6 Publishing Questions
Susan D’Agostino talks with editors at Oxford, Princeton and UNC Press about book acquisition meetings, unconventional book launches and words in book proposals that make their hearts sink.
Bard College Is More Than Leon Botstein
From Apple to Disney, history shows that truly great institutions are defined by their mission, not the charisma of a single leader.
How One Scholar Is Fighting for Democracy On and Off Campus
The Public Scholar speaks with Jonathan Becker, a professor of political studies and the director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Bard College about his work to protect student voting rights.
Trump Seeks to Silence Critics. These Scholars Are Pushing Back.
Self-censorship might seem like a safe option right now, but public scholars have a responsibility to provide evidence and context in fraught times.
32 Residencies to Fuel Your 2026 Writerly Dreams
Getting away to focus on your writing even for as little as a week could push you out of your comfort zone and unlock new ideas.
What Makes a Great Book Proposal? A Literary Agent Explains
From a query letter to sample chapters—a book proposal determines if your brilliant idea makes it to print. Here is some practical advice to make sure your pitch sings.