Writing successful academic books /

Writing successful academic books /

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Author / Creator:	Haynes, Anthony.
Imprint:	Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010.
Description:	1 online resource (xvi, 175 pages) : illustrations
Language:	English
Subject:	Authorship. Academic writing. Scholarly publishing. Academic writing. Authorship. Scholarly publishing.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11824219

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ISBN:	9780511712814 0511712812 0511714890 9780511714894 9780511712081 0511712081 9780521514989 0521514983 9780521730747 0521730740
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record.
Summary:	"'Publish or perish' is a well-established adage in academia. Never has the pressure on academics to publish been greater. Yet the prospect of writing a book can seem daunting, while the business of getting it published may be mystifying. Written by an expert in academic publishing, Writing Successful Academic Books provides a practical guide to both writing and getting published. It covers all stages of academic authorship from developing the initial idea for a book through to post-publication issues, showing how to avoid the common pitfalls and achieve academic and professional success through publication. Full of real life examples, including a sample book proposal, the book covers everything you need to know to build up an authorial career. This is an invaluable guide for academic authors - prospective or established - in all disciplines"--Provided by publisher
Other form:	Print version: Haynes, Anthony. Writing successful academic books. Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010 9780521514989

Table of Contents:

pt. I. Becoming an Author: 1. Foundations
2. Contexts
3. Getting commissioned
4. Contracts and agents
Part II. Writing the Text: 5. Processes (I)
6. Processes (II)
7. Craft; 8. Dissertations
Part III. Managing the Project: 9. Time
10. People
11. Next
Appendix A. Proposal guidelines
Appendix B. Sample book proposal
Appendix C. Guide to contracts.