Category Archives: book proposal

be conference savvy and land a book contract

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

Most big conferences are attended by major publishers. They offer their books at discount so it’s a a good place to stock up. Most publishers will also ship books so you don’t have to cart them home in your luggage. … Continue reading →

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where to start on writing a book proposal

Posted on December 2, 2011 by

I recently read some advice about how to start on a book proposal. The writer suggested that it was best to start with an outline. I disagree. The vast majority of academic books begin with the author doing an analysis … Continue reading →

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