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The environment at Sage is personal and inviting. Placing a high value on the relationship with our authors, we work diligently to form strong publishing partnerships.
Editorial Contacts
If you have an idea for a book, we would love to hear from you. Our editors welcome proposals from new and established authors, at different stages of their career, and will work with you to develop and shape your ideas. Below you will find a list of disciplines in which we publish. Please click on your discipline to find the relevant editors.
Ruth Stitt
Business Analytics, Organization Studies, Organizational Behaviour, Management, Human Resource Management, Business Ethics & Society, Business Skills
ruth.stitt@sagepub.co.uk
I first joined Sage as an Editorial Assistant on the Business and Management team back in 2010. I then left to become a Commissioning Editor at Macmillan Education and then worked as a freelance editor for several years. In 2018 I re-joined the Business and Management team at Sage and now work as a Senior Commissioning Editor, commissioning across a range of subjects including HRM and Organization Studies.
Amy Minshull she/her
Marketing, Hospitality, Travel & Tourism Management, Business Research Methods, Digitalization, Technology & Information Systems, Operations, Supply Chain Management
amy.minshull@sagepub.co.uk
I began my career at Wiley Blackwell working on Psychology reference books before moving to specialist publisher Kogan Page, where I gained subject knowledge by reading manuscripts in all areas of business and management. As Commissioning Editor there I developed my own list of books in business, finance and operations, signing cutting-edge titles in data analytics and fintech. I now work on Sage’s fantastic Business and Management list where I enjoy speaking to academics who are passionate about creating textbooks students and lecturers will love.
Emma Yuan they/them (or they/them AND she/her)
Sustainability, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership, Change Management, Creativity & Innovation, International Business, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management
emma.yuan@sagepub.co.uk
Prior to commissioning in Business & Management, I worked as an Assistant Editor on the Sage Psychology books list; a role I took up after spending some time on Religion and Anthropology books over at Routledge. I commission in the above areas and would love to seek out new voices and perspectives. My mission is to champion the expertise of those teaching and researching in the field, so please get in touch if you have a vision or idea for a book.
COUNSELLING, PSYCHOTHERAPY & COACHING
Susannah Trefgarne
susannah.trefgarne@sagepub.co.uk
I have been commissioning in counselling, psychotherapy and coaching for SAGE since 2007, prior to which I worked at publishers including Routledge and Zed Books. I am passionate about collaborating with authors to create resources that support trainees and practitioners and contribute to the development of theory and practice in the helping professions. I also work part-time as a psychotherapist in private practice. To get our publishing updates, follow me on Twitter @SusannahTref.
James Clark
Initial Teacher Education (Primary and Secondary), Teacher CPD (all ages), Educations Studies, HE Policy & Practice, Educational Research Methods, Educational Leadership
james.clark@sagepub.co.uk
I’ve been commissioning Education books at Sage for over a decade. Working with authors who want to help people become better teachers, or to understand what underpins high-quality teaching and learning is an immensely rewarding experience and I feel privileged to work with a range of brilliant authors and terrific people across the discipline.
Delayna Spencer she/her/hers
Eary Years and SEND
delayna.spencer@sagepub.co.uk
I joined Sage in 2015 as an Editorial Assistant and having worked across a range of subjects, I’ve happily settled as a Commissioning Editor in Education. It is a privilege to work with authors who are passionate about education and who want to create books which support people in being the best practitioner they can be. I’m keen to hear from people with new ideas and work closely with them to translate that idea into an invaluable resource for students and practitioners. Follow me on Twitter: @delayna_spencer.
Amy Thornton she/her
Adult Education & Lifelong Learning, Initial Teacher Education (Primary and Secondary) and Early Years for the Learning Matters imprint
amy.thornton@sagepub.co.uk
I have been an Editor on the education list at Sage since 2012. Working with authors is the best part of my job. I enjoy developing book projects, sharing successes, and supporting authors through challenges. I am always keen to learn more about the ever-changing world of teacher training, early years and education. I value the time I spend talking to and visiting teachers and teacher trainers. Often, it’s the informal conversations that lead to great book ideas. I live in Devon and am most happy walking on coastal paths, moors or beaches with family and friends.
SOCIOLOGY, CRIMINOLOGY, MEDIA, COMMUNICATION & CULTURAL STUDIES
Natalie Aguilera she/her/hers
natalie.aguilera@sagepub.co.uk
I am currently Publisher for textbooks across sociology, criminology, media, communication and cultural studies. I am a passionate believer in the value of social science and its crucial role in helping to tackle key social issues and achieve positive social change. If you have an idea for a new title in any of the areas listed, I’d be excited to hear from you, so do please get in touch. You can find me on twitter @Nat_Aguilera_.
Michael Ainsley he/him/his
Social science ideas and impact titles, and social science handbooks
michael.ainsley@sagepub.co.uk
Thinking critically and being able to seriously analyse and research society is more important than ever. Good books help researchers and students do both. I sign two kinds of book. Firstly, Sage Handbooks, which are edited reference collections built around disciplines and broad topics. Secondly, idea/impact titles, which are authored books showcasing social science thinking and research, as well as pushing the needle on social justice and social change. Get in touch if you have an idea. I’m on Twitter @lc_1979.
Laura Walmsley she/her/hers
laura.walmsley@sagepub.co.uk
I joined Sage in 2013, working across health and social care before settling as a commissioning editor on our fantastically vibrant nursing and health lists. Working with authors passionate about nurse education and shaping the next generation of confident, skilled professionals is a real privilege. Whether an experienced or first-time author, if you are interested in writing or have ideas for a new text, I’d love to hear from you.
Martha Cunneen she/her/hers
martha.cunneen@sagepub.co.uk
Before joining the Nursing team as Commissioning Editor, I worked across our social science and health titles as Assistant Editor for Business and Management and as a Development Editor. I’m responsible for the nursing titles under our Learning Matters imprint, commissioning textbooks for pre-reg students and trainee nursing associates. I love working with authors who are passionate about supporting students and furthering nursing education, and if you have an idea (or even the start of an idea) and are interested in writing I’d love to hear from you!
POLITICS & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Andrew Malvern he/him/his
andrew.malvern@sagepub.co.uk
I publish textbooks in Politics and IR. My passion for these subjects stems from studying PPE at Warwick, and I haven't been able to shake it off since! After university, I moved into academic publishing and joined Sage having previously commissioned Politics textbooks at Palgrave. I am lucky to really enjoy my work - every day I speak with passionate researchers and teachers, and read books on subjects I love. It's a privilege to be involved in publishing the next generation of Politics and IR textbooks. And I would love to hear from you if you are interested in writing or have any ideas on how a new text could look.
Amy Maher she/her (on maternity leave from July 2022)
Social and Developmental Psychology
amy.maher@sagepub.co.uk
I have worked at Sage since 2007 across a wide range of disciplines and now lead the Psychology Books team. I enjoy working with authors to create books that are invaluable to students or that move the discipline forward. I believe that book projects are collaborations reliant on relationships. Therefore, I am keen to hear from people interested in writing and it doesn’t need to be a fully formed idea. In fact, it’s the thinking through I like best. When not working, I’ll be cooking or eating mostly. You can also reach me @Amy_Maher_Sage.
Janka Romer she/her
Cognitive Psychology, Biological Psychology, Applied Psychology, Individual Differences
janka.romero@sagepub.co.uk
I joined Sage as a Senior Commissioning Editor for Psychology, having previously commissioned psychology books at Cambridge University Press. At Sage I commission across biological psychology, cognitive psychology, neuroscience, applied psychology, individual differences, research methods, and study skills. I am passionate about the role of psychological science in understanding and improving people's lives, and my focus is on textbooks that combine cutting-edge research, contemporary approaches, and engaging pedagogy to support student learning for the next generation of psychologists. I love to hear from potential authors, so please contact me directly by email, on Twitter (@jankaromero), or on Mastodon (@jankaromero@mastodonapp.uk).
Sahar Jamfar
sahar.jamfar@sagepub.co.uk
I joined Sage in 2021 as an intern for the Corporate Communications team. Prior to that, I spent 2.5 years as a Recruitment Consultant in Birmingham and London, specialising in HR roles. I am now responsible for the Social Work list, both Sage and Learning Matters imprints. Interests include child protection, policy, mental health, lived experience and decolonisation. I am keen to hear from authors about new writing ideas, especially about books for students and professionals. Outside of work, I love reading books, watching RuPaul’s Drag Race, and discovering new restaurants.
RESEARCH METHODS & STUDY SKILLS
Kate Keers she/her/hers
kate.keers@sagepub.co.uk
I have been at Sage since 2009 and have worked across a range of subject lists. I am currently Publisher for Research Methods and Study Skills and have a broad range of interests from quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods, to academic writing, critical thinking, digital literacy, and student wellbeing. I am keen to hear from authors about new writing ideas, especially about books for students. Outside of work, I enjoy long distance running and dancing. I’m also a keen, but amateur, DIYer and never happier than when I have a good book to read. Follow me on Twitter@Kate_Keers.
Jai Seaman she/her
jai.seaman@sagepub.co.uk
I have been at Sage since 2007. I am committed to publishing cutting-edge methods, and to supporting students, researchers and lecturers in every aspect of their research journey. Research methods empower students to ask good questions and to see the world in a new way. High quality research tools enable researchers and academics to challenge and change society. I believe that Sage has a responsibility to represent diverse opinions, voices and lived experiences. I am always happy to answer questions and to hear from academics looking to write a methods title – be it quantitative, qualitative or mixed method, big data, or single case study, digital or muddy field. Follow me on Twitter @JaiSeaman.
Charlotte Bush she/her
charlotte.bush@sagepub.co.uk
I joined Sage’s Research Methods team in 2018 as an Editorial Assistant, working across a range of titles spanning quant, qual and everything in between. After a secondment as a Development Editor, working on books across Business & Management, Nursing, and Psychology, I re-joined the Research Methods team as Commissioning Editor. Research, and knowing how to do it well, ethically, and equitably, matters – so please do reach out if you have a book idea or are interested in writing. Outside of work you can find me sewing, singing or tackling my ever-growing unread shelf.
Contacts for other departments
If you have any specific questions about your book, please contact us using the following details.
Production:
For queries relating to the production process, please contact your Production Editor direct.
Sales & Marketing:
For queries relating to the sales and marketing of your book, please email:
market@sagepub.co.uk
Working closely with Sage’s subject specialist teams in our UK and US offices, our Asia-Pacific editorial team produces high-quality books tailored for the needs of the academic communities across the region. We work with authors from a range of academic disciplines across the whole of Asia-Pacific, helping them to bring their work to a global audience. To find out more please contact:
Asia-Pacific Editorial Office
Stella Gao, Rights/Book Publishing Executive
stella.gao@sagepub.co.uk