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The Book Proposal Book: A Guide For Scholarly Authors By Laura Portwood Stacer
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Book Title
- The Book Proposal Book: A Guide for Scholarly Authors (Skills for
- ISBN
- 9780691209678
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Princeton University Press
ISBN-10
0691209677
ISBN-13
9780691209678
eBay Product ID (ePID)
18050079072
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
210 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Book Proposal Book : a Guide for Scholarly Authors
Subject
Publishing, Reference, Research
Publication Year
2021
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Reference, Language Arts & Disciplines, Education
Series
Skills for Scholars Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
11.7 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2020-036972
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"I'm working my way through [ The Book Proposal Book ] and while I would like to rush right through it, I'm trying to read slowly because it's truly so instructive--not only for authors, but also for editors how to communicate better with their authors." ---Alison Syring, University of Illinois Press, "Superb: practical, accessible, deeply savvy. . . . I truly believe that if you want to understand how books can be made in the 2020s, you should read Anne [Trubek] Laura [Portwood-Stacer] and... basically no one else!" ---Robin Sloan, New York Times bestselling author of Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore, "By bringing clarity to topics that are seldom explicitly taught, The Book Proposal Book offers a vital resource, especially for scholars who lack the resources to work with a freelance editor or attend a publishing workshop. . . . The Book Proposal Book can help authors to feel less alone through the daunting process of proposal writing. . . . I recommend this book not only for authors who are currently working on book proposals, but for all readers who share Portwood-Stacer's commitment to helping scholarly writers feel hopeful, powerful, and supported." ---Sara Saylor, Journal of Interactive Technology and Pedagogy, "There is so much in this little book to recommend to the bewildered or intimidated potential author that it is hard to imagine navigating the territory of scholarly publishing without it. . . . In crafting this guide for authors, Portwood-Stacer has done a tremendous service for both the academy and for the community of scholarly publishers." ---Gregory M. Britton, Publishing Research Quarterly
Series Volume Number
19
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
808.06/6378
Synopsis
The scholarly book proposal may be academia's most mysterious genre. You have to write one to get published, but most scholars receive no training on how to do so--and you may have never even seen a proposal before you're expected to produce your own. The Book Proposal Book cuts through the mystery and guides prospective authors step by step through the process of crafting a compelling proposal and pitching it to university presses and other academic publishers. Laura Portwood-Stacer, an experienced developmental editor and publishing consultant for academic authors, shows how to select the right presses to target, identify audiences and competing titles, and write a project description that will grab the attention of editors--breaking the entire process into discrete, manageable tasks. The book features over fifty time-tested tips to make your proposal stand out; sample prospectuses, a letter of inquiry, and a response to reader reports from real authors; optional worksheets and checklists; answers to dozens of the most common questions about the scholarly publishing process; and much, much more. Whether you're hoping to publish your first book or you're a seasoned author with an unfinished proposal languishing on your hard drive, The Book Proposal Book provides honest, empathetic, and invaluable advice on how to overcome common sticking points and get your book published. It also shows why, far from being merely a hurdle to clear, a well-conceived proposal can help lead to an outstanding book. 'Superb: practical, accessible, deeply savvy...I truly believe that if you want to understand how books can be made in the 2020s, you should read Anne [Trubek] Laura [Portwood-Stacer] and... basically no one else!' -- Robin Sloan, New York Time s bestselling author of Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore, A step-by-step guide to crafting a compelling scholarly book proposal--and seeing your book through to successful publication The scholarly book proposal may be academia's most mysterious genre. You have to write one to get published, but most scholars receive no training on how to do so--and you may have never even seen a proposal before you're expected to produce your own. The Book Proposal Book cuts through the mystery and guides prospective authors step by step through the process of crafting a compelling proposal and pitching it to university presses and other academic publishers. Laura Portwood-Stacer, an experienced developmental editor and publishing consultant for academic authors, shows how to select the right presses to target, identify audiences and competing titles, and write a project description that will grab the attention of editors--breaking the entire process into discrete, manageable tasks. The book features over fifty time-tested tips to make your proposal stand out; sample prospectuses, a letter of inquiry, and a response to reader reports from real authors; optional worksheets and checklists; answers to dozens of the most common questions about the scholarly publishing process; and much, much more. Whether you're hoping to publish your first book or you're a seasoned author with an unfinished proposal languishing on your hard drive, The Book Proposal Book provides honest, empathetic, and invaluable advice on how to overcome common sticking points and get your book published. It also shows why, far from being merely a hurdle to clear, a well-conceived proposal can help lead to an outstanding book.
LC Classification Number
PN161.P67 2021
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