The following is the same text that I shared on Twitter today, with minor edits.
Dear colleagues,
At the beginning of 2021, I formally left the UND Press. This move surprised a number of people, as I’ve made no secret of how much I’ve enjoyed working in academic publishing and how highly I think of my former coworkers and authors. Nevertheless, I’ve been considering this move since late 2019. Here’s the story:
As I’ve said to many of you, the one thing I missed in publishing was teaching. I discovered, though, that I really enjoyed working one-on-one or in small groups with authors, whether providing publishing advice or writing guidance. I finally asked myself, “What if I blend what I miss most in my current profession—teaching—with what I enjoy most in it—the one-on-one experience?” In short, I decided to become a private tutor.
I have at least two family members who have gone into private tutoring, so in retrospect it may be in my blood! Today, I teach students at a variety of levels (mostly undergrad and high school), with a focus on English language, literature, and writing & composition. If you would like to learn more about my services, drop me a line! And thank you to all of you who have supported me, past and present!
