Elaine Maisner, recently retired Executive Editor of UNC press, will lead a lunchtime conversation for Religious Studies grad students and post-docs on the ins and outs of formulating a book project for an academic press.

The lists Elaine established and developed over the years, including the Islamic Civilization & Muslim Networks series and the Where Religion Lives series, are regarded as field-defining. She has been routinely sought out for her expertise by professional organizations, university departments, leading publications, and other outlets.