Author(s): Anthony Haynes
Format: Paperback
No. of Pages: 192
Publisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
Language: English
Date Published: 2016-02-03
Dimensions: 139 x 216 x 8mm
Publication City/Country: Cambridge, United Kingdom
Edition: New
Illustrations: 3 b/w illus. 5 tables

'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.