Category Archives: books

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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can I get a book from my PhD?

Posted on October 22, 2011 by

Well maybe is the answer. Maybe. First of all, all PhDs can generate some refereed journal articles. But not all PhDs have enough in them to become a book. This is because the PhD and a book have to do … Continue reading →

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picking the right publisher for your book

Posted on October 15, 2011 by

Why do you need to think about a publisher? Isn’t it enough to get a book out there? Well – yes and no. There is no point spending a year of your life writing a book if it is not going to reach the … Continue reading →

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