Handbook for Academic Authors
Handbook for Academic Authors by Beth Luey, published by Cambridge University Press on September 28, 2009, is a comprehensive guide designed for a range of authors, from graduate students to experienced writers. This fifth edition, spanning 298 pages, offers practical advice on various aspects of academic publishing, including selecting publishers, submitting manuscripts, and navigating the production process. It addresses the complexities of maintaining relationships with publishers and provides insights into marketing, illustrations, permissions, and contracts.
Readers will find valuable information tailored to different types of academic works, including scholarly monographs, textbooks, and anthologies. The book also includes specific chapters on revising dissertations and understanding the financial aspects of publishing. Updated to reflect contemporary technological and financial realities, this edition considers the evolving landscape of authorship and publishing, making it a relevant resource for anyone looking to enhance their publishing experience in the academic field.
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Whether you are a graduate student seeking to publish your first article, a new Ph.D. revising your dissertation for publication, or an experienced author working on a new monograph, textbook, or digital publication, Handbook for Academic Authors provides reliable, concise advice about selecting the best publisher for your work, maintaining an optimal relationship with your publisher, submitting manuscripts to book and journal publishers, working with editors, navigating the production process, and helping to market your book. It also offers information about illustrations, indexes, permissions, and contracts and includes a chapter on revising dissertations and one on the financial aspects of publishing. The book covers not only scholarly monographs but also textbooks, anthologies, multiauthor books, and trade books. The fifth edition has been revised and updated to align with new technological and financial realities, taking into account the impact of digital technology and the changes it has made in authorship and publishing.
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