Writing Successful Academic Books (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521730747)

'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.

Author: Anthony Haynes
ISBN-10: 0521730740
ISBN-13: 9780521730747
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 03/25/2010
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 8.48h x 6.60w x 0.35d