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Faculty Book Proposal Workshop with Mark Simpson-Vos

Apr 18, 2025

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

111 Church Street, Obermann Center Library

111 Church Street, Iowa City, IA 52245

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Mark Simpson-Vos

For this workshop, 4–5 UI faculty members will submit book proposal drafts for a collaborative feedback session led by Mark Simpson-Vos, Senior Executive Editor at University of North Carolina Press.

The session is designed to help authors write a compelling book proposal, with a focus on crafting a strong pitch, identifying target audiences, and outlining the project’s structure. The workshop’s goal is for participants to walk away with a strong and cohesive book proposal, increasing their chance of securing a book deal. 

Apply by 5 p.m. March 10.

This workshop is part of the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies's new Editor-in-Residence program, which connects University of Iowa faculty and graduate student researchers with university press editors. The program is funded by the Office of the Vice President for Research's Writing for the Public Good P3 initiative.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact in advance at