Dr. Laura Portwood-Stacer

Dr. Laura Portwood-Stacer, a seasoned developmental editor and founder of Manuscript Works, shares insights from her new guide for academic authors. She discusses the importance of a strong table of contents and how to clarify your mission before revisions. With a focus on defining a scholarly argument, Portwood-Stacer provides practical techniques for finding implicit claims in drafts. She also emphasizes the value of supportive readers and normalizes seeking help, encouraging authors to embrace the developmental editing process as a vital step toward publication.