| Authoring Books and Materials for Students, Academics, and Professionals Contributor(s): Silverman, Franklin H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0275961605 ISBN-13: 9780275961602 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $34.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 1998 Annotation: Creating a book for the academic or professional market is a major undertaking--one that is likely to require an investment of hundreds of hours. This book offers a complete guide to the process, from weighing the costs and benefits of becoming an author, through negotiating a contract, to marketing the final book. The information, which is presented from an author's perspective, includes: selecting the most appropriate publisher(s) to which to submit a proposal, factors to consider when drafting a proposal, contract negotiation, joint collaboration agreements, time management and other writing tips, "academically respectable" ways to facilitate marketing, and working with the IRS. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - Authorship - Reference - Language Arts & Disciplines | Publishers & Publishing Industry |
| Dewey: 808.02 |
| LCCN: 97044875 |
| Lexile Measure: 1320 |
| Physical Information: 0.51" H x 6.06" W x 9.26" (0.62 lbs) 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Creating a book for the academic or professional market is a major undertaking--one that is likely to require an investment of hundreds of hours. This book offers a complete guide to the process, from weighing the costs and benefits of becoming an author, through negotiating a contract, to marketing the final book. The information, which is presented from an author's perspective, includes: selecting the most appropriate publisher(s) to which to submit a proposal, factors to consider when drafting a proposal, contract negotiation, joint collaboration agreements, time management and other writing tips, academically respectable ways to facilitate marketing, and working with the IRS. |