Interdisciplinary Expertise
For nearly 25 years I have been actively developing innovative publishing models for people doing interdisciplinary work. This deep immersion in bringing diverse ideas together and finding meaningful ways to share them has given me a unique perspective I bring to every writer I work with, helping you connect your ideas with your readers.
Each year I run roughly 70 global research projects, bringing together people working in academia, business, NGOs, practitioners and professionals. This constant practice in fostering inclusive conversations and finding publishing models that are appropriate and meaningful for diverse groups is the same skill I use to help your writing reach and resonate with your intended audience.
I have developed models of interdisciplinary publishing which draw inspiration from a context of inclusive conversations. I call these ‘communities of dialogue’. Each community is grouped around a thematic ‘hub’ and each Hub has a number of themes. The Hubs are grounded in several areas of activity, including conferences, events, online education, symposia and more.
Books, journals, e-journals and other forms of publishing emerge from these lively streams of dialogues and engagements. Interdisciplinary publishing actively reflects these contexts and strives to envision and re-vision what it means to ‘do’ inclusive interdisciplinary publishing.
As a result of this activity, I am presently the originator of and Series Editor for three publishing houses:
At the Interface/Probing the Boundaries. This series with Brill/Rodopi encourages cutting-edge inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary projects. By bringing people together from differing contexts, disciplines, professions, and vocations, the aim is to publish conversations that are innovative, imaginative, and creatively interactive.
Emerald Interdisciplinary Connexions. This series with Emerald promotes innovative research and encourages exemplary interdisciplinary practice, thinking and living. The books in the series focus on developing dialogues between disciplines and among disciplines, professions, practices and vocations in which the interaction of chapters and authors is of paramount importance.
Inter/Connexions. This is a publishing house I founded to help encourage different kinds of publishing to suit the content and style of writing of each book. Originally called The Inter-Disciplinary Press, to date, it has published over 300 titles and 2 journals.
This hands-on experience across multiple publishing models, from prestigious academic series to fostering new kinds of publishing, means I understand the landscape intimately. I bring this insider’s perspective to our work together, helping you understand what makes writing successful for publication and how to navigate your own path.
My journey into this kind of collaborative, interdisciplinary work was a deliberate one. After serving in formal academia as Head of Philosophy and Course Leader for Theology, I chose to step away to fully dedicate myself to developing creative new possibilities for interdisciplinary publishing – a pursuit driven by a passion for connecting ideas across boundaries and fostering truly impactful writing that traditional structures sometimes constrain.
My nearly 25 years spent building bridges between disciplines, fostering dialogue, and shaping innovative publishing models isn’t just a history of projects; it’s the foundation of my approach as a writing coach and editor. I bring this unique perspective on connection, accessibility, and resonance to every project, equipping you to make your own unique voice heard and understood by the audiences you wish to reach. It is this interdisciplinary lens that informs how I serve as your fellow traveller and collaborator.
I am always here for advice, suggestions, and feedback. Drop me a line and let us begin the conversation!