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This session, delivered as part of the HEC Capacity Building Program in partnership with Elsevier, offers Pakistani academics and researchers an authoritative, end-to-end guide to academic book publishing. Led by Edward Payne, Senior Acquisitions Editor at Elsevier, and Prof. Dr. Muhammad Saeed of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), the session demystifies the journey from manuscript idea to published book in the global market.

Participants will gain direct insight into how leading international publishers evaluate and acquire book proposals, what makes a submission stand out, and how the publishing process unfolds from contract signing through to final publication. The session is specifically designed to equip Pakistani researchers and academics with the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools needed to compete successfully on the global academic publishing stage.
When?
Monday, July 20, 2026 · 3:00 p.m.
Karachi
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Price
Free
Language
English
Who can attend
Everyone
Dial-in available? (listen only)
Not available.
Agenda
  • Book acquisition strategy – what publishers look for and how decisions are made
  • The book proposal – how to craft a compelling and competitive submission
  • The book publishing process – from contract to final publication
  • Preparing Pakistani Authors for Publication Success

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    Prof. Dr. Muhammad Saeed

    Executive Director, Center for Research and Development, Minhaj University Lahore
    Dr. Muhammad Saeed is serving as a Professor at the School of Education, and also holds the responsibility of Executive Director of the Center for Research and Development at Minhaj University Lahore. He possesses about 40 years’ experience in...
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    Edward Payne

    Senior Acquisitions Editor, Elsevier
    Edward Payne is Senior Acquisitions Editor responsible for books in Renewable Energy at Elsevier, working with authors and editors from across the world to develop book proposals on themes across renewable energy, as well as on specific topics...
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