Booked! Faculty Publishing Initiative
Booked! is an initiative designed to support the scholarly writing and publishing of Tulane faculty, while remaining open to all Tulanians across the institution. Through lectures, conversations, and workshops, Booked! highlights recent publications and offers practical insight into the academic publishing process.
Booked! creates space for candid, experience-based discussion; featured academics engage in moderated conversations about navigating key stages of publishing, including securing a book contract, managing writing timelines, and responding to the challenges and opportunities that arise throughout the process. These events are designed to demystify academic publishing while also encouraging interdisciplinary exchange and mentorship across the Tulane community. Attendees often receive copies of the featured academic’s recent work alongside practical strategies for faculty publishing.
Booked! is offered once per semester and is hosted in person. Events typically bring together 45–60 attendees and are open to all members of the Tulane community.
Program Structure
Fall (Hosted by the Office of Academic Excellence and Opportunity)
Two sessions are typically offered:
- A morning book talk featuring the invited academic
- An afternoon faculty publishing workshop focused on process, strategy, and skill-building
Spring (Hosted in collaboration with the New Orleans Book Fest)
A moderating conversation on faculty publishing, held on the Uptown campus as part of the festival’s programming
Who Should Attend?
While Booked! is primarily designed for faculty, it is also valuable for:
- Graduate students preparing for academic publishing
- Staff engaged or interested in scholarly or public-facing writing
- Anyone interested in understanding the realities of the publishing process
Stay Connected and Attend
Event announcements and RSVP links are distributed through:
- AEO listservs
- Wave of Opportunity, the monthly AEO university-wide newsletter
- To be added to an AEO listserv, please email AEOoffice@tulane.edu.
Get Involved
Faculty, staff, and others interested in engaging with Booked! are encouraged to reach out. This initiative welcomes opportunities for collaboration and participation.
