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Category Archives: unique selling point
be conference savvy and land a book contract
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
Posted in academic writing, book proposal, books, coherence, unique selling point
Tagged book contract, book display, Pat Thomson, pitch, pubishing
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where to start on writing a book proposal
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
Posted in book proposal, readership, unique selling point
Tagged book proposal, Pat Thomson, readership
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