About the Author

Carla Taines has worked in the publishing industry since 1978, concentrating on non-fiction material. Since her appointment as Editor-in-residence at LaTrobe University in 1996 she has become increasingly involved with assisting academic staff and tertiary students. She edits several academic journals across a variety of subject areas on an ongoing basis, as well as books from various publishing houses. She also regularly runs ‘Writing for publication’ seminars and workshops for academic staff and research students and has an intimate understanding of APA style (esential for psychology writing).