Writing Successful Academic Books

A practical guide to both writing and getting published, written by an expert in academic publishing.

Anthony Haynes (Author)

9780521730747, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 25 March 2010

192 pages, 3 b/w illus. 5 tables
21.6 x 13.9 x 0.8 cm, 0.27 kg

'Anthony Haynes, editor and (successful) author, has a refreshing approach to academic writing that includes new ideas and new points of view. The dissertation-to-monograph transition has already been covered in so many similar guides, but Haynes presents ideas on key processes - reducing or omitting, adding, changing and deliberating - that make excellent reading.' Learned Publishing

'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.

Foreword Jaan Mikk
Preface
Part 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.

Subject Areas: Educational: English language: reading & writing skills [YQCS], Educational: English language & literacy [YQC], Linguistics [CF], Creative writing & creative writing guides [CBV]